Hand Painted Gourd Ornaments (Chimayo)

Created by New Mexico artist Sandy Short,
these hand painted gourd ornaments are a
"Chile Shop" favorite! She starts by gathering
the buffalo gourds growing wild here in New
Mexico, then uses water-colors and ink to decorate
these works of art. Sandy then seals
the entire gourd ensuring many years of enjoyment.
they make a fantastic Christmas tree ornament, or
can be displayed year round! Each gourd is signed
and dated by Sandy

 

Please note that since natural gourds are used, the size and shape may greatly vary.