Pendants, earrings, necklaces and beads remain popular and combine unique, traditional designs with new techniques. These crafts are continuing to carry on centuries of tradition. Over the last few years, there has been a growing number of collectors that see the value of this contemporary art. Though the art has evolved over the years, the techniques are the same. They reveal the evolution of the culture and express each individual’s style. Some art enthusiasts find that the contemporary Indian crafts are inferior imitations of the true Native American art. Native American art and culture is a big business. There are huge markets for Native artists and Native art collectors such as the Santa Fe Indian Market and the Indigenous Fine Arts Market. It is estimated that around 175,000 people travel to New Mexico, where the Santa Fe Market is held, to see and purchase real Indian art. The event usually makes a profit of around 120 million. I think those numbers speak for themselves and show the popularity of Native American
Pendants, earrings, necklaces and beads remain popular and combine unique, traditional designs with new techniques. These crafts are continuing to carry on centuries of tradition. Over the last few years, there has been a growing number of collectors that see the value of this contemporary art. Though the art has evolved over the years, the techniques are the same. They reveal the evolution of the culture and express each individual’s style. Some art enthusiasts find that the contemporary Indian crafts are inferior imitations of the true Native American art. Native American art and culture is a big business. There are huge markets for Native artists and Native art collectors such as the Santa Fe Indian Market and the Indigenous Fine Arts Market. It is estimated that around 175,000 people travel to New Mexico, where the Santa Fe Market is held, to see and purchase real Indian art. The event usually makes a profit of around 120 million. I think those numbers speak for themselves and show the popularity of Native American