Always evolving, the newest creations to come from Southwest Native American Artist Fernando Padilla, Jr. are the wire wrapped pendants and wire wrap jewelry collection. This necklace features a light blue glass wire wrap pendant and double strand necklace made from light blue glass beads and silvertone beads with a toggle clasp.
If you know Fernando, then you know that he is always trying new techniques, gaining new skills, and creating new and exciting works of art. The latest venture is stained glass. Stained glass pendants, like Ancient Beauty above, are each created by hand. Fernando and his wife, Stefani collaborate on each final piece as Stefani creates the beaded necklace or chain for each one.
To see the list of available pieces and prices, please visit KatishtyaTrails.com and click on the jewelry link.
“Pueblo Portal/Portico” is a New Mexico inspired photo/mirror framed accessory designed with the love of Pueblo architecture. Made from cedar, pine, MDF boards and includes stains, paints, glass, mirrors, fabric, and clays. Can be used as a free standing feature or mounted on the wall with a photo opening of 8 ½” x 11”, or an 11” x 14” mirror. It stands 18” high, 16” wide, and 3 ½” deep. Additional accessories include luminaries, chili ristras and simulated snow which are removable.
“Seekers” are collections of Bears, Buffaloes, and Birds done in fetish fashion. Storylines and meanings may be found here. These wonderful creations are made from cedar, pine and other woods stained or painted, leather, beads, alabaster, feathers, glass, and clay. They stand on a base of wood, stone, tile or metal with a height of 4”, a length of 8” (including feathers or sticks), and 2 ½” – 3” wide.
Since their introduction to the North American Indian tribes, horses have been held in high esteem for generations. Myths and legends of supernatural horses have inspired countless artistic creations through the Native American cultures.
We at Padilla of San Felipe recognize the love we all have for our equine neighbors. So our creative members have gone all out to bring our version of colorful celestial horses to the attention of collectors of everything Horse-related.
Using cedar for this introductory selection be on the “look-out” for designs with other quality solid woods very soon.
Three posing styles are available but each piece being uniquely and individually crafted. Never mass produced but bearing the marks of being one-of-a-kind. Master creator and designer, Fernando Padilla, oversees every detail and inspects for the highest quality as is the trademark he is recognized for.
“Sky Ponies” are made with various materials which include cedar, stains, paints, beads, fabrics, feathers, and some horse hair. They fly on a doweled pedestal made from wood, stone, tile or metals, with a height of 11”-12”, a length of 10” and bases as wide as 3 ½ ”.
We are pleased to offer these and more items available on our websites or at a Gallery and Gift Shop listed as an approved retailer of Katishtya Trails Mercantile products.
After years stored in boxes, with a recommendation from one of our satisfied customer’s, this collector was ecstatic to see such a dramatic presentation of these arrowheads.
Using color trends from their home allowed us to enhance this showpiece to fit their home decor.
Padilla of San Felipe has over 25 years experience in the matting and framing business. If you have a collection of keepsakes under your beds or other items stored in closets, don’t be afraid to give us a try. Our mats and frames are custom designed specifically with and for you; for your home, office, or special gathering place. Please contact us for price estimates and further details. Be assured, we use the finest materials available because we know, you want the best.
