Are you in need of a creative and handmade hostess gift, or hunting for a tribute to a house proud loved one or an important figure in your life? Shop local for these gestures of love and admiration. By doing so, you add the warmth of community to your gift. The merchants and artists who keep our towns vital and interesting will add their personal touch to your gift and your season of magic!
Handmade Holiday Gifts in New Mexico
Ventana Fine Art
Frank Balaam’s Majestic Field is one of several of his lush landscapes at Ventana. Featuring powerful brush strokes, his work brings the beauty of nature into your living spaces. His vivid colors and dynamic compositions add artistry and warmth to your home.
Pandora’s
Pandora’s brings functional art into the heart of everyday life. Fair trade is a guiding principle, exemplified by this stunning hand-woven, naturally dyed, and hand-embroidered runner from Ayacucho, Peru. Each runner is a unique piece of artistry.
J Douglas
Greg Joubert’s abstract painting Golden Hour Oasis utilizes vibrant colors and dynamic lines to capture emotion and invite contemplation. A perfect gift for the art lover in your life.
Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery
Specializing in authentic pottery from the Southwest and Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery represents six generations of potters. Each piece carries on a legacy of tradition and artistry. This polychrome pot is adorned with hand-painted black-on-white flowers and intricate geometric shapes from Cochiti Pueblo.
Seth Anderson Studio
As both a studio and gallery space, Seth Anderson showcases minimalist works where materials and lighting are meticulously employed to elevate each sculpture. His concrete forms emphasize structure and texture, celebrating the beauty of simplicity.
Caleb Kullman Studio
Handcrafted from silicon bronze, these sophisticated salad utensils are both functional and stylish. Expertly hammered, each piece is finished with beeswax.
Kay Contemporary Art
Among this Canyon Road gallery’s captivating pieces is Joel Greene’s New Mexico landscape oil painting, Tree Hondo Open Space. This masterful artwork captures the beauty and serenity of the Southwest, making it a must-have for collectors and those seeking to bring the spirit of New Mexico into their home.
Rio Bravo Fine Art Gallery
Rio Bravo Fine Art features the work of a diverse group of local and national artists, such as Darlene Olivia McElroy and her captivating mixed media painting Love is Blind. Rich in texture and symbolism, she intricately weaves this piece with found objects.
Rio Bravo Fine Art Gallery
Dina D’Argo’s mesmerizing ‘Vermilion Sky’ invites you into a peaceful, dreamlike world where vibrant color and abstract form come together to create a captivating atmosphere.
Modern Folk Ware
Established in 2021, this brick-and-mortar shop offers a curated selection of handmade goods, from glassware to pottery. With their long sculptural handles, these blend functionality with creativity.
Green River Pottery
Crafted from hand-dug clay in Abiquiu, Theo Helmstader combines his metal shop expertise with the artistry of creating stoneware for everyday use.
Pandora’s
Gretel Underwood’s Mountain Plateau throw is handloomed of cotton chenille and finished with a lush fringe of yarn and ribbon.
Story Natassja Santistevan and Julia Leonard
Principal Photography by Tira Howard
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