Looks like you had so much fun! I’m glad you got to meet Milford Calamity; he is such a gentleman. I miss seeing Reggie Mitchell at the Eiteljorg, but at least he was there once!
I miss Santa Fe, so I’ve got get back! When we were in NM in '21 we didn’t have time. Thank you for the pics, and that jewelry, oh my! Trent and Kyle Lee-Anderson had some Lander Blue at the market here last year. The box you pictured is amazing, but I’m dying over the cuffs next to it.
I love your new cuff! It’s a great mix of textures for sure - so sleek. The RC cuff is perfect on its own, but the 2 together look so good. And I see one of your own fabulous creations
I have to admit, my poor hubby would hate that huge crowd; I better not show him your pic or we may never get there And if there, he might lose me on purpose
@Ziacat
My husband decided to wear a beige shirt and a beige hat. Just like every other guy there. I could not pick him out of the crowd.
Then he vanished. I tried texting and calling him, but my cell phone wouldn’t work!
I figured he split for the hills. Haha!
But no, the cell phone service crashed because of the crowds!
Indian Market sure looks like a fun time! Even though I’m not fond of big crowds, I could spend hours there wandering & browsing all the gorgeous jewelry. My hubby, not so much . Your new carinated cuff is first-class. The different textures makes it very appealing. Thanks for sharing your photos with us.
@Patina
You could spend hours browsing, or you could send $5000 on 5 things in 5 minutes!
The prices are eye watering, but these vendors are the best of the best.
Thanks for the pics, Stracci. Your new cuff is lovely. I like the contrast of the frosted and polished too. I love your Coriz cuff! All those stones in the Leon Martinez booth are mesmerizing .
I don’t do well with so many choices. It’s too hard to decide. I’d rather shop there without the hubby. He would only last about 10 minutes. They should have a big canopied booth with cold beer and TVs with sports for all the hubbies to go to while the women shop.
Seriously, Don enjoys the talking to the artists and seeing their work (although his level of saturation is met waaay more quickly than mine). It’s the massive crowds that would do him in. And TBH, it looks a bit too crowded even for me.
You know, I was never a football fan, but it’s been kinda fun learning from my hubby who is a huge fan (he was a very good HS football player). I mean, he knew practically nothing about Native American art when we got married, and he made the effort to learn to appreciate what I love, so I figure I can reciprocate.
And I am actually the beer drinker (he quit before I knew him ), but would hate a beer tent
@Stracci Wonderful modern, architectural look, congrats! While you’re helping @Ziacat cut through the density at Indian Market (someday), drag me along too!
My hubby isn’t either, but if it’s between walking in the crowds and stopping at booths to shop, he’d rather be sitting with a cold drink in a quieter area.
I didn’t attend Indian Market this year, but I came across something last night from it that I wanted to share.
At last year’s Eiteljorg Market breakfast, my friend Patty and I were seated alone at a table until J.J. Otero asked if he could join. His genuine and playful demeanor made for wonderful company and it was a great experience. JJ began crafting jewelry in 2018, but one would think he’s been at it for much longer. His work exemplifies bold stamp work, heavy gauge silver, wide bands, and tall, castellated bezels. The few pieces of his that I felt in my hands bore significant weight, both in grams of silver as well as his dedication to the craft.
I probably enjoyed this so much because I long to see younger people enter into trades and/or crafts, but he posted the following from this year’s Indian Market yesterday, and I thought it was just too cool.
And if there, he might lose me on purpose 
. Your new carinated cuff is first-class. The different textures makes it very appealing. Thanks for sharing your photos with us.
