Plains Region

Welcome to the Indigenous Artist and Makers from the Plains region. We are excited to bring you a curated collection of unique and authentic products created by talented Indigenous artists and makers from the Plains region. Our store aims to showcase the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of Indigenous communities in this area.

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  • Eugenia's Website 

  • Eugenia Stanley

    Yá’át’ééh, Shí éi Eugenia M Stanley Yinishyé.  I am Tábąąhá (Waters Edge Clan) born for Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water Clan).  I have 4 beautiful children with my loving husband, Derwin Stanley and we reside on the Navajo Nation in Northern, New Mexico.

    I have been weaving now for going on 15 years. My mother was my instructor who introduced warping and basic block textile weaving to me. From there I decided I wanted to show my creative side to weaving.

    I dreamt of many designs and patterns that I turned into masterpieces.  Teaching myself many new designs, while also being self taught at weaving rug dresses, keychain rugs, rug purses, pillows and now round rugs. I am also a self taught carder and spinner from sheep wool into yarn.  Which I use in many of my weavings.  

    I have many creations from my weavings and sewing, to collaborations with others that shows you how much love and passion I have for what I do. Every one of them, from the intricacy of my designs, tells you a little story about me. 
Mike Dangeli's son in his nursery on Mike's Raven red and blue rug
Mike Dangeli's son in his nursery on Mike's Raven red and blue rug
Mike Dangeli's son in his nursery on Mike's Raven red and blue rug
Mike Dangeli's son in his nursery on Mike's Raven red and blue rug

  • Randy L. Barton

    Neo-Contemporary Navajo Artist

    Visit Randy's Website 

  • "My artwork is a visual tool meant for educating the people. I explore the teachings from Navajo creation stories to remind myself of how to find the answers & solutions to life's problems.The foundation of all my recent paintings derive from navajo healing ceremonies, therefore the beauty way & protection way can be found in every one of my pieces, as well as in my signature."

    Randy began focusing on art as a profession in 2001 after receiving a degree in graphic design and began painting professionally in 2007. He showcases the beauty way, protection way, and hip hop undertones in all of his work and is inspired by colors and hues of heightened states of awareness. He transforms acrylic and aerosol paint into stimulating abstract landscapes of time travel, rainbow walking, prayer, reflection, and soul remembrance manifested from the spirit realm. Each brush stroke is a prayer and moving meditation of creation from spirit to canvas. His intention is to uplift one’s spirit to new dimensions of spirituality utilizing Neo-contemporary Native arts as the vehicle to promote healing and consciousness.

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Mike Dangeli's son in his nursery on Mike's Raven red and blue rug
Mike Dangeli's son in his nursery on Mike's Raven red and blue rug
Mike Dangeli's son in his nursery on Mike's Raven red and blue rug
Mike Dangeli's son in his nursery on Mike's Raven red and blue rug

Drums of the Southwest

Since 1951, Taos Drums continues the age-old tradition of drum making—creating the world’s largest selections of Indian drums! All are made with nature crafted materials like cottonwood, aspen, or pine wooden shells and wrapped with rawhides. Each drum is unique, with its natural characteristics left untouched. The wooden bases vary from a light honey color to a dark caramel mix. The hides are unique with variations of streaks, speckles, or large spots. All trees are harvested sustainably.

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history of taos drums

Randy began focusing on art as a profession in 2001 after receiving a degree in graphic design and began painting professionally in 2007. He showcases the beauty way, protection way, and hip hop undertones in all of his work and is inspired by colors and hues of heightened states of awareness. He transforms acrylic and aerosol paint into stimulating abstract landscapes of time travel, rainbow walking, prayer, reflection, and soul remembrance manifested from the spirit realm. Each brush stroke is a prayer and moving meditation of creation from spirit to canvas. His intention is to uplift one’s spirit to new dimensions of spirituality utilizing Neo-contemporary Native arts as the vehicle to promote healing and consciousness.

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