Our Aged Miniature Rugs
We have developed a very special process by which we transform our handcrafted imported rugs. Our special aging process gives our rugs a warm patina, and a rich color palette. The resulting look is one that will compliment any dollhouse setting. The photo below shows a rug before, and after our exclusive processing.
Miniature Kachina Dolls
The Kachina dolls represent the actual Kachinas, which are believed to be supernatural beings. Kachinas control nature and have the spirits of living things such as plants or animals as well as the spirits of deceased ancestors or other people. The Kachinas come to the people between December and July. They bring such gifts as rain, good crops and happiness. They are not considered to be what is commonly referred to as Gods, but rather supernatural beings that assist the Hopi in their daily struggles.
Miniature Zuni Animal Fetishes
The Zuni’s called the earliest fetishes Ahlashiwe, which were stones naturally formed into the shape of a human or an animal. The Ahlashiwe were originally thought to be a human or animal that had been turned into stone by the twin sons of the Sun Father. The spirit of their life force was believed to be in the stone, therefore they were treated as a source of power not only for an individual but also for the welfare of the entire tribe.
