Southwestern Decor


SouthwesternOne of the most prominent figures in Southwestern art, is Kokopelli, the hump-backed, or bent over flute player. His origins are rooted in the prehistoric culture of the region, but he appears as a deity of some form, from at least 200B.C. The Anasazi, or Ancient Ones, an agricultural-based society located in central Colorado, may have used the Kokopelli as a symbol of fertility in growing things, while other legends also state that he was sought out by childless women. Still other Pueblo tales report the mythical figure as carrying a sack of babies, blankets or songs on his back, to be given out to maidens that he encountered during his travels. And it’s thanks to the travel routes up and down the southwest area and into Mexico, that the figure of the flute player became part of a wider culture, appearing on petroglyphs, rock paintings, carvings, and pottery.

Along with wolves, cactus and lizards, Kokopelli forms part of a style of home decor that is indigenous to America, and to the southwest in particular. The native arts, far from disappearing with the “old way of life”, have flourished. Taos, New Mexico is a small town and pueblo that houses a community of some 6,000 people, 1,000 of which are artisans who produce tapestries, paintings, carvings, pottery and other finely crafted pieces of southwestern décor. Their artworks are sold through a vast network of tourist shops and online stores, making it easier to come by the unique pieces you need to complete you decorating scheme.


Western Welcome Sign

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  • Western theme
  • Painted metal
  • 12 x 18.75 x 1 inches



Stoneware Jug Chime

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  • Rustic accent
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Native American Sun Catcher

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  • Waves of color
  • Made of glass
  • 6.5 inches diameter.
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Southwestern Oil Cruet

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  • Southwestern theme
  • Made of resin
  • 3.5 x 10.75 inches
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Southwestern Large Canister

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  • Hot kitchen décor
  • Made of earthenware
  • 6 x 7.5 inches
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Southwestern Medium Canister

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  • Storage container
  • Made of earthenware
  • 5.5 x 6.5 inches
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Southwestern Small Canister

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  • Southwestern themed
  • Made of earthenware
  • 5.25 x 6 inches
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Southwestern Utensil Holder

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  • Fabulously functional
  • Made of earthenware
  • 6.5 x 6.75 inches
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Southwestern Spoon Rest

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  • Colorful accent
  • 10 x 2 inches
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Southwestern Napkin Holder

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  • Beautifully colored
  • Made of earthenware
  • 5.5 x 4.5 inches
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Southwestern Trivet

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  • Brightly colored
  • Made of earthenware
  • 7.5 x 7.5 inches
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Southwestern Salt and Pepper Shakers

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  • Margarita themed
  • Made of earthenware
  • 5.5 x 4 inches
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Southwestern Remote Control Caddy

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  • theme
  • Made of metal
  • 6 x 9.75 x 3.75 inches
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Southwest Wind Spinner

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  • Intricate pattern
  • Made of steel
  • 11 inches diameter



Western Cell Phone Holder

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  • Cowboy theme
  • Made of ceramic
  • 2.75 x 4.75 x 3.75 inches.



Desert Scene Wall Decoration

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  • Desert scene
  • 14.5 x 17.5 inches
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Gecko Wall Art

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  • Colorfl gecko
  • Hand-painted metal
  • 21.5 x 3.5 x 10.5 inches
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Western Boot Wall Decoration

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  • Western themed
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  • 14.5 x 17.5 inches
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Running Horse Votive Holder

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  • Artfully crafted
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  • 4.5 x 6 inches
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Western House Flag

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  • Western theme
  • Durable, weather resistant
  • 29 x 43 inches.



Southwestern Inspired Pot

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  • Southwestern Design
  • Stone Finish
  • 8 Inches Tall



Southwestern Wind Chime

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  • Natural tones
  • Fired clay
  • 18 inches long



Ancient Petroglyph Wind Chime

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  • Conversation piece
  • Fired clay
  • 18 inches long



Kokopelli Wind Chime

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  • Kokopelli figures
  • Fired clay
  • 6 inches long
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Cowboy Boot Welcome Plaque

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  • Western décor accent
  • Finished wood
  • 16 x 1/4 x 22 inches



Western Candle Holder

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  • Wonderful Western Theme
  • Tealight Candle Included
  • 6.75 x 6 x 3.75 inches



Western Cactus Figurines

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  • Humorous Western Collectibles
  • Set of Three
  • 10 Inches Tall Each



Gecko Southwestern Wall Decor

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  • Colorful designs
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  • 24 inches high
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Gecko Southwestern Decor

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  • Southwestern patterns
  • Painted resin
  • 12 inches long



Decorative Cactus in Pot

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  • Imitation cactus
  • Made of foam
  • 4 1/4 inches x 6 1/2 inches



Southwestern Cactus End Table

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  • Southwestern Design
  • Glass Top
  • 23 Inches Tall
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Painted Cow Skull with Clock

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  • Clock uses Batteries
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  • 13 3/4 Inches Tall
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Southwestern Vase Set

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  • Complete Set of 3
  • 4 Inches Tall Each



Buffalo Southwestern Vase

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  • Beautiful Southwestern Piece
  • 8 1/2 Inches Tall
  • Hand Painted Ceramic



Southwest Pottery on Arrow Stand

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  • Nice Southwestern Theme
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  • 6 Inches x 13 Inches



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Southwestern Decor

If southwestern decor is your choice for the living room or den, you’re going to want to look at using earth tones or natural colors in your furnishings, carpet and wall paint, since the basic elements of southwestern art deal with nature and use the primary colors associated with the earth.

A dark leather or tweed couch is accented beautifully by draping an American Indian blanket over the back, in muted stripes, or the intricate pattern of multi-colored diamonds. If your furniture is in a grouping, or if you have a wood coffee table in front of the couch, a Mesa Grande table fountain will make a great conversation piece. It may look like a pottery replica of a cactus, but it’s a functioning fountain that will circulate the contents over and over, with its own pump, helping to keep the air in the room from becoming as dry as a desert!

Other accessories for your southwestern decor, include lamps and vases whose colors will match, even though their patterns or decorations may vary. Typical color schemes for these will include blue sky, two earth colors, and black or dark brown figures on the pottery, which allows you to carry the same tones throughout the room with lamps on end tables, vases on the mantle, or decorative pots on a podium-style plant table.

Corner shelves or side tables are a great place to display other touches like a metal wolf figurine, or metal Kokopelli figurine, two-dimensional cut-out images set in imitation rock. Or use a pair of eagle southwestern vases filled with rushes and dried plants to dress up a mantle.

Dens or studies are often more traditional in the basic furniture, but are a wonderful place to display the more unusual items you can find with the flavor of southwestern décor. Imitation alabastrite cow skulls are not only a conversation piece, but make a truly distinctive piece for the wall, whether they are painted with a bald eagle, or have a clock set in them. A Native American axe to hang over the desk is another unique touch, with its natural leather, beads and design work.

Southwestern decorative pieces make great special occasion gifts too, including the charming bear or wolf, Native American wedding vase, a traditional piece of pottery with two spouts, and a central “bridge” to symbolize the joining of two lives. Or you can give the gift that really stands out and up, with a southwestern cactus end table, where the pedestal is a faux cactus, and the top is glass.

The Old West is new again, with southwestern décor!

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