Art Pottery

Hand Decorated

GORGEOUS LARGE Italian Hand DECORATED JUG/PITCHER $18.00

Studio Art POTTERY 11″ HAND DECORATED Vase Signed SARAH AND DATED 1974 $70.00

EARLY JAPANESE MORIAGE WARE HAND Decorated Vase $249.99

N.S. Gustin USA Hand Decorated Duck Figurine $7.99

Hand Painted Italian Pottery Rooster Decorated Individual Stick Handle Casserole $9.95

22K Weeping Gold Hand Decorated Sectioned Serving Dish w/ Center Carrying Handle $8.88

Vintage Pitcher 84′ Ter Steege BV Delft Blauw Hand Decorated in Holland Windmill $0.88

Louisville Stoneware Hand Decorated Casserole & Lid Blue Grapes(?) Nr Always $7.99

COLLECTIBLE Vintage Hand DECORATED PORCELAIN COMPOTIER TAZZA ITALY FRUIT LEAVES $27.50

VINTAGE HAND DECORATED FLORANT PARROT PLANTERS – Made in Japan $11.99

Hand Made and decorated Artist Signed art Pottery Dish $7.99

Vintage Cunningham Pickett Inc. Hand decorated MAGNOLIA Alliance OHIO set of 2! $15.99

HAND DECORATED Tea Pot BY BILTONS, ENGLAND ,MINT $12.99

Set of 4 Very Early rooster mark Italy Hand decorated 11” plates $24.99

CONTINENTAL STUDIO/ART Pottery Platter HAND DECORATED FISH $1.56

Vintage Weeping Bright Gold Small Nappy Dish Hand Decorated U.S.A. 5 x 4 1/2 In. $9.00

Vintage Art Pottery Pitcher – Hand Decorated Pitcher $39.00

2 LEFTON Leaf Shape dishes ~ Hand decorated Porcelain w/Roses. EUC! $9.00

Pickard China Hand- Decorated Plates {Barn and Grist Mill Scenes} $14.50

Boleslawiec Polish STONEWARE BLUSOUP Bowl Hand MADE DECORATED Pottery Glazed NEW $7.95

ANTIQUE BOHEMIA Austria Porcelain Cup Saucer HAND DECORATED 1882 – 1891 $20.00

4 Beautiful Italian Hand Decorated Yellow Floral 8 1/4 Plates New in Box Glass $40.00

12 Franciscan ware hand decorated apple bread and Butter Plates $38.00

Hand Turned-HAND DECORATED LOTUS & SCROLL GREEN CHINESE ART Pottery Bottle VASE $24.99

Vtg Lot 2 Sm Ceramic Art Planters Boy at Fence Napping Girl w Dog Hand Decorated $12.49

Lusterware Porcelain Hand Decorated 22K Gold Vases $14.99

Vintage 22 K Weeping Bright Gold Porcelain Candy Dish – MINT – Hand Decorated $9.99

hand decorated Peacock Vase german czechoslovakia ANTIQUE $59.90

Royal Schwabap Framed Hand Decorated w/Flower Pickers & Windmill Tile Holland $19.95

Hand Crafted and decorated Italian blue and yellow decorated charger $19.99

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How Native American Hand Drums Enhance Rustic Decorating

Because of my career in interior design, I have always loved Native American hand drums for their simplistic beauty when used for western decor, and for the important role they play in American Indian drum music. Most people I come in contact with do not realize that these hand drums are among the most famous cultural representations in the world. For centuries, American Indian people relied on their belief in the extraordinary power of these drums for spiritual and healing purposes, and have always thought of the hand drum as a prized possession among all Native American musical instruments.

Though all Native American drums have comparable characteristics about them, you may not realize that native drums vary in many ways according to tribe. Some tribes use the hand drum exclusively in secret ceremonies, whereas in others, they are the focal point of the public event or powwow. Native people also use these hand held musical instruments for dancing, personal meditating and in sweat lodges. No matter how they are used, the hand drum still plays a key role in American Indian music and in Native culture today.

When choosing one of these beautiful drums to add to your southwest style Home Decor or for playing in a drum circle, it is important to choose one made with quality materials similar to the original materials used. The traditional, all natural hand held drums used throughout Native American history, were made of wood cut from a downed Tree Trunk. When cut properly, the long thin strip of wood curled to form a hoop that measured two to six feet in length, depending on the size of the hand drum desired. Once the drum ring was bent correctly, it was held with one end overlapping the other and held in place with a piece of raw hide lacing. Allowed to dry naturally in the open air, the remaining wetness in the hand drum hoop would evaporate, allowing the ring to shrink to the final size.

As you study the history of the various tribal hand drums made, you will learn that they were covered on either one, or both sides of the drum hoop with animal skin. Various woods and hides were used depending on the Indian tribe and where they were at geographically, but the most common materials were pine, and goat skin. These days, Native American hand drums are made using a variety of animal hides, but traditionally, goat skin rawhide was the preferred skin because of its stretching ability and sound quality.

Today, you can easily find Native American hand drums online and in stores that specialize in southwestern and American Indian home decor. Whether adorned on the wall in a cabin or lodge to enhance rustic decor, or simply being used for ceremonial drumming, these Native drums will add great character to your home and environment. If you are interested in authenticity and traditional American Indian values, you will definitely enjoy owning and displaying genuine Native American hand drums.

About the Author

Craig Chambers is the director of Mission Del Rey and author offering free tips about using Native American hand drums for southwestern and rustic decor. For more information visit http://www.missiondelrey.com

I gifted a hand painted Flower Pots decorated n my friend as a birthday and farewell gift?

cuz that was 3 months, shes in all these tasks, by I did around 8 small boats. Its been around 6 months, just by chance asked what to do with them or she says "saved me" I said, "But where do u put" said "i dont remember that" I was a little concerned about that. Would you also? especially since she was a handmade thing?

I think it depends on the situation. She was moving around a lot in time or too busy? I know I've received some gifts too I appreciate significant, but has lost, because my life was hectic at the moment. Also, she is forgetful or a little "distracted", if you forgive me as she remembers them and probably put in a safe place and forgot. If she does not have either being going on and just put in a box somewhere place that would be annoying. It's much harder to do something, just go out and buy.