Ok everyone, it’s about that time…I’m getting excited!
Indian Market in Santa Fe is next weekend, 8/15-16.
I will be attending on the 15th, Saturday. I’ve compiled a list of artists that I want to see, but I’m sure I won’t get to all of them. All the usual suspects will be there.
I don’t really know yet what I’m looking for this year. I usually try to find something that I can’t make myself, like cast/tufa pieces, overlay, repousse or something like that.
Eeeee, I’ve got to make a plan!
I will virtually attend through your posts. Looking forward to your experiences.
You will have so much fun! I’ll be there with you in spirit!
@Stracci This event sounds like so much fun. Maybe I can help ya out with “looking for this year.” I need a new ring with turquoise & pyrite 
. j/k. I hope you have the bestest time ever! Jewelry meant for you will find you. Can’t wait to see your photos from the Market, and your new treasures.
@Patina If only you could be there with me! Finding a specific style ring there is not a simple feat!
And of course, there is the Free Indian Market, in a park north of the plaza. I don’t think the Free Indian Market is affiliated with Santa Fe Indian Market(SWAIA). In this park is another 282 vendors on top of the 1000+ in and around the plaza. Some great names in there as well, like Jeff Dement, Dino Garcia, Anthony Lovato, etc.
I’m getting exhausted just thinking about it.
I would be totally overwhelmed! I too will enjoy vicariously-enjoy!
I just watched a short video from Mark Sublette on the market. He called it a “how to survive Indian market” video 
From your description I think I might totally prefer the Free Indian market.
@Stracci, you are an expert Native American jewelry shopper; I have complete faith that you will have another successful Indian Market experience. But of course we do expect to be updated…
We’re on a road trip to Santa Fe for Market with stops/overnight in Gallup and Albuquerque. We had fun yesterday in Gallup perusing the back vintage room at Ellis Tanner and as always checking out Perry Null. I purchased a spectacular set of jaclas at Ellis Tanner, (paid way too much!!!) which I hope to have made into a jacla necklace using some old handmade beads I have. I have a couple ideas but would appreciate suggestions as to a gallery or jeweler to make it for me. Maybe Rainbowman? My friend purchased this wonderful old spiney oyster and stamped silver canteen I. Ellis Tanners back room, likely Santa Domingo made:
And, I found the most spectacular place to shop for quality NA jewelry in Gallup…see photos:
I’m looking forward to seeing this, @Bmpdvm!
This is beautiful, and the color of the silver is delightful! I love the stamped silver under the twisted wire around the seam. 
Thanks @Ravenscry! Is such a unique piece! Jaclas are packed away right now…pictures asap
Your new cuff is a beauty, and looks heavy. I’ve only seen a couple examples even remotely similar.
Which reminds me of one of @TAH’s lovely buckles.
And @chicfarmer contributed some great info concerning the flush inlay, here, as well.
Wow @Ravenscry thank you so much! And thanks to @chicfarmer…Great reference. I love this cuff, and haven’t taken it off since I purchases it! I’m so I’m so grateful to get this information!
Congrats on your new cuff! I really like the unusual turquoise inlay on it. That canteen your friend got is too cute. You guys are finding some fab stuff out there!
@Bmpdvm Looks like you’re having fun on your road trip courtesy of green aliens
. Your new cuff is fabulous ~ what a great find! The turquoise inlay is beautiful. I’m going to be the outlier here and suggest that your cuff is Navajo made. Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip.
Oh… and here’s a couple photos of the of the Jacla set purchases at “A Ye Hee Yazzie LLC”, I just call it the back room at Ellis Tanner. They have so many beautiful and pricey jaclas, I could have purchases several, but these were the first ones I saw, and kept going back to. Pictures don’t do the color justice, and the Spondylus corn is wonderful.
I just wanted to share this beautiful purse by Alex Sanchez, who will be at Indian Market this weekend.
I want to see this thing in person!
Oh @Bmpdvm, those jaclas are FAB! After my own heart! I wouldn’t have been able to pass them up either. I love your idea to have them restrung as a necklace. I think I’ve shared before the necklace I have from old jaclas strung with silver Navajo beads into a necklace. I bought that from Rainbowman, and they told me they had it made out of the jaclas into the necklace, so that could be a good place to take it. Another idea would be John Hill Gallery; there is a woman there who does a great job with bead restringings.
Gorgeous! Look at that turquoise and the pretty corns! Will make up beautifully into a necklace: are you thinking one strand, or two?
Have the best time and keep us in the loop!
Thanks @Patina… are you saying that you wouldn’t stop at a shop surrounded by little green aliens to look at NA jewelry. With similar items made by Willie Yazzie, your thoughts about this cuff being Navajo may be right on. It’s an ongoing mystery!
Thank so much @OrbitOrange and @chicfarmer! I value your opinions! We’re in SF now and I looked at jaclas at Rainbowman; I didn’t find any I liked any better (thankfully!). OO, it was your beautiful jacla necklace that was my vision for what I want to do with these! And thanks for the information, I will contact John Hill Gallery. I’m thinking a 2 strand, Chic., now I need to decide on length, maybe adjustable,
Tomorrow we’ll head up to Museum Hill for the little market at the Wheelright, and hopefully spend some time at the museum, then lunch at the Museum Hill Cafe and gallery’s in the afternoon.
We’re lucky the weather is excellent, in the low 80s, light breeze and the smoke that was here earlier has all cleared. Forecast to stay nice, +/- a monsoonal late afternoon shower. I just love it here!
