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Labels: Jewelry, New Arrivals, New In Store, Our Shop
Labels: Eco-Friendly, home accessories, Made in New Mexico, New In Store
Labels: Africa, handicrafts, leather, New Arrivals, New In Store, Pfeifer Finds, PIllows, Product Preview
Labels: designers and artists, Fair Trade, fashion, fashion accessories, Middle East, New In Store, Pfeifer Finds
Labels: Africa, Color, Fiar Trade, gifts, handicrafts, New Arrivals, New In Store, Pfeifer Finds
Much has been happening in our shop on the fashion front. We debuted a collection of clothing that is flying off the racks. We even have a new dressing room so you can check out the look before leaving the store. One of our best sellers is a collection of tops created from hand-dyed cotton by artisans in Thailand. Like most of the items we carry the prices are hot and each is individually handmade. The little number shown above is a cool $35.00. Not bad for a handmade garment. Swing by soon to see for yourself.
Posted By: AJ (aj@pfeiferstudio.com)
Labels: fashion accessories, New Arrivals, New In Store, Our Shop
We have just added a few new styles to our One-Of-A-Finds online, and as it may very well not surprise anyone who has been following us for a while, they are from Africa.
Vintage Mask From Gabon - $149.00 + Free Delivery
Our beautiful, hand-carved vintage masks from Gabon ($149 + Free Delivery) feature many of the common characteristics from the region, including arched eyebrows and a long and narrow shape. They are also painted in the traditional white with kaolin clay to represent the spirit of a dead ancestor. We have a few in stock and each is slightly different than the other. If you would like to see the actual mask that you will be receiving, please contact us at 1-866-804-1909.
our masks have the traditional white painted finish
Antique African Money - $85.00 + Free Delivery
Iron work had great value in African cultures. Beginning in the 18th century the availability of iron in sub-Saharan Africa increased and it eventually developed into a high end trading commodity. Objects created in iron are today known as African money and include such items as swords and bracelets. We currently have a few swords, each is slightly different than the other. As with the masks, please give us a call if you want to see the actual one you would be receiving, before placing your order online.
the iron swords were once attached to a wooded handle
Posted By: AJ (aj@pfeiferstudio.com)
Labels: Africa, Antiques, handicrafts, New Arrivals, New In Store, Pfeifer Finds
New in store today are these lovely t-shirts ($35.00) from Seattle designer Dinah Coops. They are created with 100% certified organic cotton in beautifully low-impact-fabric-dyed shades, and are hand silkscreened with water based inks. That makes them natural, modern, sustainable and only available in New Mexico at Pfeifer Studio.
Posted By: AJ (aj@pfeiferstudio.com)Labels: designers and artists, fashion, fashion accessories, New Arrivals, New In Store
Have you seen the latest arrivals to our limited editions and One-Of-A-Kinds? You should! Our new batch hits handmade, post-modern, vintage and Victorian all in one fell swoop.
Not so long ago you had to make a trip to our showroom in New Mexico to discover such finds, but now you can grab them through your screen from anywhere on the globe. But remember that these items are limited. Get them now or regret it later.
Appliqué Owl Pillow - Our handmade appliqué owl pillow was created in India by designer Neeru Kumar and features a feather and down insert and cotton back. $75.00 + Free Delivery
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Shaped Cat Pillow - $119.00 + Free Delivery
Shaped Cat and Owl Pillows - Our hand screened cat and owl cushions are inspired by Victorian shaped pillows. The graphics are based on the first mass produced images from 19th century illustrations. $119.00 + Free Delivery
Resin Hand Hooks - Cast from the designer's hand, our resin hand hooks are a catchall for keys, change, soap, or any small thing that needs a helpful hand. Includes wall mounting hardware. Choose from Grab, C'mere or Offer. $85.00 + Free Delivery
Reclaimed Huiplie Textile Bag - Blending modern design with rich tradition, this bag is crafted from a recycled traditional Mayan huipile (blouse). Laced with a colorful braided cotton cord and magnetic snap. Nice details with an inside zipper pocket and denim lining. $149.00 + Free Delivery
Vintage Kantha Quilt - $235.00 + Free Delivery
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Cotton Kantha Quilt - $159.00 + Free Delivery
Nakshi Kantha, which means embroidered quilt, is the prominent textile art form of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. Passed down through generations, it was popularized by a poem titled “Nakhi Kanthar Math” by Jasim Uddin. The poem, written about a woman named Rupa, captures her process of making an embroidered quilt and the story of her life reflected in the piece itself.
The running stitch, called kantha or gudri stitch, is the main stitch used to layout the designs and motifs before filling them in with cloth. In kanthas with a central motif, the center of the piece is first created then followed by corner designs and the remaining details.
Wanna know more about any of these great finds? Send an email or give us a call at 1-866-804-1909.
Posted By: AJ (aj@pfeiferstudio.com)
Labels: Blankets and Throws, Central America, Eco-Friendly, fashion accessories, handicrafts, India, lighting, New Arrivals, New In Store, Pfeifer Finds, PIllows, Product Preview
If you can’t make it to Albuquerque, then how about Brazil, Africa, Japan, Vietnam, Haiti, or even the Middle East? Pfeifer Studio runs across some pretty cool one-of-a-kind finds in our travels, and for the first time ever we are making a few of them available on our website. Of course you’ll still want to stop into the studio, since there are always one-of-a-kinds you just can’t shop for online.
Our one-of-a-kind collection is filled with vintage finds, because we love their uniqueness of course. But, according to treehugger.com they are also eco-friendly and "can be the most green" of all and "require no additional resources to manufacture, are pre-off gassed and ease the load on the landfill."
For a little Tribal Influence, check out our seriously interesting vintage masks. Whether a single mask or a grouping on the wall, they are rich in history, full of spirit, and the artistic details in the colors and carvings will make anyone take a second look.
Vintage Bambara Tribe Mask - $199 + Free Delivery
Vintage Bozo Tribe Mask - $125 + Free Delivery
For the kid inside, this Japanese Paper Kite is from the famous Hayashi family, who has been making kites in Tokyo since the Edo period. Completely handmade, it features hand painted wood block printing, and the packaging it comes in is just as fabulous.
Japanese Paper Kite - $99 + Free Delivery
Crazy about textiles and color, I adore the Vintage Hmong Textiles in addition to this very preppy-in-spirit Hmong Textile Bag. Created from part of a garment worn by Hmong women in Vietnam, it features cross-stitching and indigo block printing.
Vintage Hmong Fabric Bag - $79 + Free Delivery
Though I am definitely pining for the contemporary Handmade Ceramic Vase by Artist Mike McDowell next to Pfeifer’s Oval Leather Stool Table, I am completely drawn to the Vintage Stool from Cameroon.
Handmade Ceramic Vase - $279 + Free Delivery
Oval Leather Stool Table - $259 + Free Delivery
The Cameroon stool, carved from a solid tree trunk is estimated to be from the mid-20th Century. There are areas where cracks in the wood have been patched with what appears to be clay, and other areas where nails are used for support. But what intrigues me most about the stool is how it reminds me of crossed legs and hands intertwined together as a symbol of communal strength.
Vintage Stool From Cameroon - $129.00 + Free Delivery
Posted By: Angela (loftshoppe@gmail.com)
Labels: Africa, Antiques, Art, Asia, Eco-Friendly, End and Side Tables, gifts, handicrafts, leather tables, New Arrivals, New In Store, Pfeifer Finds, Product Preview, Stools
Hand Felted Mobiles - $349.00 each - In Store Only
Labels: Art, designers and artists, handicrafts, New Arrivals, New In Store
Labels: fashion accessories, gifts, leather, New Arrivals, New In Store
One of my favorite types of African Masks come from the Punu people who reside along the upper Ngoumie River in Gabon. The Punu are well known throughout Central Africa partly because the women are thought to be very beautiful. Traditionally, only Punu men were allowed to carve tribal masks and then only of Punu women. The masks that portray Punu women are so well liked that they can be found on currency that belongs to several Central African countries.
Punu Mask From GabonThe beautiful mask that we have just found exhibits all the features of the classic Punu style. She has the traditional high-domed hairstyle, diamond-shaped scarification marks on her forehead and eyes that display ‘Oriental’ characteristics. Her other common features are a pointed nose, protruding lips, arched eyebrows, narrow eyes and a closed mouth.
The elaborate Punu hairstyle, a coiffure with two side braids, suggest that the woman is wealthy as her hair has not been flattened by the need to carry goods. Our Punu mask is also painted white with kaolin clay to represent the spirit of a dead ancestor.
Scaring On The Forehead
We are not sure of the exact age. Truly antique African masks of this style can easily sell for over $1000. We estimate ours to have been made within the past 30 years and have it priced at a very accessible $109. Stop by the shop to have a look for yourself or give us a call to learn more about it at 866-804-1909.
Posted By: AJ (aj@pfeiferstudio.com)
Labels: Africa, Antiques, handicrafts, New Arrivals, New In Store, Pfeifer Finds
Give her an idea and she’ll paint it. She can sew it, build it, display it, promote it, and she’s even-so-good she can sell it. Famous artist, world-traveler, ultra-creative thinker, and carpenter (did I mention she can use power tools…yes!), she’s a social media maven, recipient of numerous grants and awards, well-published, and she’s even referred to herself as a linchpin. On board at Pfeifer Studio, we are excited to welcome our newest addition to the Pfeifer family, Rebekah Potter…and her little bloKs too!
Having just moved from New York City to Albuquerque, Rebekah’s wooden bloKs (you can learn more about them at bloks.squarespace.com), are now also available at Pfeifer Studio and have been featured in Time Out New York, Elle Japon, Cool Mom Picks parenting blog, The Jackson Free Press, Planet Weekly and Skirt! magazine.
Although her bloKs are typically only 3.5 x 5 inches, each one is known to make a statement. Combing a word and object, her art sometimes represents the obvious, makes a joke, or is there just to baffle. Sanded and hand painted in acrylic and ready to hang, her bloKs have been purchased by directors, photographers, incredible mothers, creative daughters, hip sons, adventurous librarians, and even Penguin Books and Delta Magazine. A great gift, especially for the person who has everything, she even makes custom commissions upon request.
Rebekah has lived many lives aside from being an artist, and has also lived all over the US and Japan. From production coordinator, office manager, yoga instructor, waitress, sales assistant, entrepreneur, marketing professional, creative director, foreign language instructor, retailer, department manager, curator, and proprietor.
Handpainted BloKs - $39.00 In Store Only
We invite you to stop in and say hello to Rebekah (she's here every Friday and Sunday + many days in between) and check out her ultra-seriously cool art bloKs. Though they may be small, they make a great impact…and we’re sure Rebekah will too!
Posted By: Angela (loftshoppe@gmail.com)
Labels: Art, designers and artists, gifts, New In Store, Our Shop
Labels: handicrafts, India, New Arrivals, New In Store
There’s a story behind every work of art, and behind every work of art is a creator with a story to tell. That creator’s story, whether happy or sad, every so often inspires yet another work of art, and as a result an entire movement comes to be.
Silk Kantha Stoles - $75 each - In Store OnlyNakshi Kantha, which means embroidered quilt, is the prominent textile art form of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. Passed down through generations, it was popularized by a poem titled “Nakhi Kanthar Math” by Jasim Uddin. The poem, written about a woman named Rupa, captures her process of making an embroidered quilt and the story of her life reflected in the piece itself. Below is an excerpt from this beautiful poem:
One-of-a-kind Kantha Quilts Hanging in Our Showroom 
Vintage Kantha Throw Quilt - $225 - In Store ExclusiveLabels: Blankets and Throws, handicrafts, India, New Arrivals, New In Store, Pfeifer Finds
