RidgeWalker Glass

Bywater Indian

admin — Tue, 10 May 2011 02:19:41 +0000

Mardi Gras Indians have been parading in New Orleans at least since the mid-19th century, possibly before. The tradition was said to have originated from an affinity between Africans and Indians as minorities within the dominant culture, and blacks’ circumventing some of the worst racial segregation laws by representing themselves as Indians. There is also the story that the tradition began as an African American tribute to American Indians, who helped runaway slaves. These slaves married into the tribes on occasion.

Generally each “Indian” makes his own suit, assisted by family and friends to sew elaborate bead and feather work—a chief’s suit can weigh up to 150 pounds (68 kg) and cost up to U.S. $5,000—and traditionally a new suit is required each year. Beads and materials were once reused from one year’s suit on the next.

On St. Joseph’s night, the Indians would come out and parade their suits one last time before taking them apart and burning anything they didn’t reuse.

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One of a Kind

admin — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:42:55 +0000

These whimsical figures are reflective of the characters from fairy tales and fantasies the artists read and dreamt about as children. Fairies, goblins, witches, and headless horsemen abound to spark the imagination and fond childhood memories of young and old alike, and serve as inspiration for even the most reluctant of storytellers. Teri and Chad have drawn from their own memories to create characters that make lasting impressions on anyone who enjoys a good fairy tale.

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Drinking Glasses

admin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:31:53 +0000

These one of a kind drinking glasses bring even more fun and
conversation to your favorite happy hour adult beverage! Tumblers,
shot glasses, martini glasses, wine goblets and marguerita glasses
provide unique and beautiful vessels for enjoying an aperitif, and can
also serve to fancy up that traditional Southern sweet tea at
lunchtime. No brunch would be complete without the artists’ favorite
champagne flutes.

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Table Decorations

admin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:28:55 +0000

Teri and Chad’s signature glass flowers can be used as napkin rings,
or as centerpieces for your holiday table! The secret is in the
stem–napkin rings have curly stems, and the centerpiece flowers have
straighter stems, so they can be used in vases. Her colorful vases can
also be used with natural foliage of all shapes and colors. Flowers
can even be used to spice up your chandelier with a splash of vibrant
color!

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Animals

admin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:15:38 +0000

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