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Pueblo Artisans: Living Traditions in the American Southwest

Meet some of the potters, jewelers, drum makers, moccasin makers, and other artisans who are carrying generations-old Pueblo craft traditions into the future.

  • 96pages
  • 9 × 12"dimensions
  • $29.95+ shipping & tax
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ISBN 979-8-9977349-0-9

Cover of the book Pueblo Artisans: Living Traditions in the American Southwest, showing a potter's hands shaping clay

About the book

Craftsmanship’s first printed book showcases some of the remarkable Native American artists and craftspeople keeping Pueblo traditions alive in the American Southwest. Through compelling, original stories and stunning photography, the book takes readers behind the scenes, capturing intimate portraits of artisans whose work reflects generations of cultural knowledge, as well as extraordinary skill and creative vision.

From time-honored techniques passed down through families to innovative approaches that are expanding the boundaries of contemporary Native American art, the work of these artisans demonstrates that tradition is not something frozen in time. It is a living, evolving practice, emphasizing the enduring importance of handmade objects in an increasingly mass-produced world.

Custom-designed and printed in the U.S.A., Pueblo Artisans: Living Traditions in the American Southwest is a tribute to the people, skills, and cultural traditions that make the Southwest unique. Whether you’re interested in Native American art, traditional craftsmanship, or the stories behind exceptional handmade work, this collection offers a meaningful introduction to a vibrant artistic heritage. Every purchase also supports Craftsmanship’s independent journalism, and its mission to create a world built to last.

“My personal connections to this assemblage of stories are many: My longtime colleague and friend, Daniel Gibson, wrote both the historical overview and the feature about some of the most enduring craft traditions of the Pueblos. Photo editor Kitty Leaken, whose images are featured throughout the book, is also a friend and frequent collaborator. Our collection is my best, loving effort to honor the artisans and the art forms that have sustained Indigenous creativity over millennia, and that continue to empower its living traditions.”

RoseMary Diaz, Guest Editor (Santa Clara Pueblo)

Photographs from the book

A woman holds a large carved black pot against her denim shirt A woman twirls in a long white coat painted with a black geometric design, in front of an adobe wall Two etched pottery jars with wooden spoons, tomatoes and herbs on a table A pottery bowl held in a bright pink striped shawl, with snow behind Close-up of three stacked pottery bowls with scalloped rims Hands embroidering a black and green pattern on white cloth

The people behind it

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Peek inside the book

Pages from the book: a map of Southwest Pueblo potters today and an introduction Pages from the book: the Subsistence chapter, with hands over wet clay Pages from the book: Maria Martinez, Grande Dame of Pueblo Pottery, with archival photos Pages from the book: a grid of photos of a potter shaping and firing pots Pages from the book: a carved owl Katsina figure and carvers at work Pages from the book: Inside the Hopi Creators' World, a photo essay

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