We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and look forward to seeing you in the coming year! Happy New Year from the staff of Morning Star Traders!

We are down to the last few days before Christmas, if you are still looking for that special something come see us. We have many great gift ideas! Merry Christmas!!! Happy Holidays from the staff of Morning Star Traders!!!

We are having a fundraiser for the Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona! December 12th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Come an have some refreshments while you shop! This is a great way to get some of your holiday shopping done and contribute to a very necessary foundation at the same time. A percentage of all sales will be donated! Along with refreshments there will be free gift wrap, and a chance to win a prize with a purchase! Come bring a friend! Remember December 12th! We took forward to see you there!!!

We had a great 40 Anniversary party! There were about 200 guests, old friends, former customers as well as many new customers enjoying good food, wine and great conversation! It was really nice seeing everyone. If you haven't yet visited our Gallery now is the time! Holidays are just around the corner and we have lots of great gift ideas in all different price ranges! Hope to see

you soon!

We are having a party! Help us celebrate our 40th Anniversary! Join us on Friday November 16th, 5-9pm. Bring a friend!

We are going on Vacation! Our Gallery will be closed from Sept 23rd to Oct 2nd. We will resume regular hours on Oct 3rd. Monday to Saturday, 10 to 6. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you.

Lets talk a little about Navajo Rugs. There are many different styles of rugs that are woven by the Navajo. We specialize in old Navajo rugs and blankets and have many in stock. What I have pictured is a Yeibechai weaving. The Yei are religious figures, Spirit Beings, or the Navajo Holly People. There are no religious signigicance to these figures when woven. The Yeibechai are dancers, that portray the Yei or Spirit Beings. The figures are always standing sideways, the Yei when woven will always face forward. These rugs were first woven around the World War I period and were taken from sandpaintings. Yeibechai rugs will make a great colorful statement in any room, and may be placed on a wall or on the floor. Whether they are large or small ones! This small rug is 24 3/4" long X 18 1/2" high. Price is $350.00

If you collect dolls or folk art, this is for you! This is a very charming piece of folk art by our local people, the Tohono O'Odham or People of the Desert. The doll is of a woman caring a Khia or burden basket (work basket). It was not uncommon for the women to walk from the San Xavier Mission area to down town caring a khia full of heavy hand made pots to sell. The khia are very rare items, there are not many in existence today. Stop in at the Gallery and let us show you a real one from the mid to late 1800's. The doll was made by Chepa Franco and sells for $350.00

A fun way to decorate is with Folk Art. These pieces are always hand made, everyone just a little different. We have a really cool Yarn painting from the Huichol Indians of Mexico. These people live in the remote Sierra Madres ranges. Their art comes from a life of magic and scared mythology. The Huichol remain unaffected by Western cultures. The Yarn painting measures 24" X 24", price $225.00

Decorating with groups of baskets can be a fresh change from putting a large painting or wall hanging in a big space. You can make a bold or a subtle statement using baskets. They also look very good by themselves! We have a large selection of baskets from the Southwest, if you are looking for new or antique ones, we have them! Give us a call or check out our website! We look forward to hearing from you!

June is here! June is traditionally known as the Wedding month. We have the perfect wedding gifts, hand made Wedding pots, Wedding baskets and Pendleton blankets. First up is the Wedding Pots, we just got in 12 beautiful pots. We are only showing a small sample of the selection that we have. If you don't see one that will work for you just give us a call 520-881-2112 or email us at sales@morningstartraders.com and we can send you a picture of the rest of them. When you purchase one we will include a story of the meaning and use of the Wedding pot. Give us a call today!!!

When the owner Rick came back from the reservations, about two weeks ago he brought back one of the best selections of earrings we have ever had at one time. He also got many other jewelry items as well, Zuni necklace sets, buckles, bolo ties, and much more. Are you looking for baby rattles, we have them, key rings, we have them! We even have silver tooth picks!! If we don't have what you are looking for it probably doesn't exist! Come on in and see for yourself the best selection of Native American items in the Southwest! We will be waiting for you from 10am to 6pm.

We have a great collection of old Mexican pottery from the 1920's to the 1950's! Just look at this sweet little bird, just the thing to brighten up a shelf, table or wall, and only $135.00 what a deal!! Give your kitchen or home a new look! Call us at: 520-881-2112 I'm waiting for your call! If your in Tucson stop in, we would love to see you!

Fetishes, fetishes and more fetishes!

We have lots of different animals and stones. Give us a call if you see something or we can send you a close up of your favorite animal. We have great ones!

Miniature baskets

These baskets are older ones, made of willow and devils claw, by our local people the Tohono O'Odham (People of the Desert). If you have ever tried to make anything, you can appreciate how hard it is to make something in miniature. Prices range from $72.00 to $120.00.

Spring

Well, Spring must be close as the desert is in bloom with wildflowers all around, can Easter be far behind. It's time to start thinking about the Easter bunny! We have a number of the cutest Bunnies, even one with a little baby bunny!! These would all make any Easter basket very special!
Don't wait, they are hopping out the door very quickly!! Call us and order a special surprise today, 520-881-2112 or email sales@morningstartraders.com

Wilson Jim

Here is one of the pictures of Wilson working.

The Wilson Jim Show

The Wilson Jim Show was a lot of fun, getting see Wilson working on his jewelry. We have a great selection of his work, give us call or email and we will email a few pictures of some of his pieces to you. You can also see pieces of his work on our website. We are standing by ready to assist you!

Celebrate with us!

We have a lot to celebrate this year. It's Arizona's 100th birthday and our 40th Anniversary!!! Can you believe that, WOW!!! We are excited! There is a lot planned for the year. First off, if its your birthday when you come in, you get to pick a paper balloon and whatever discount that is listed on it you get off one item.
Jan 19th we have a Trunk Show, from 5-7pm. Bring a friend, enjoy some refreshments and see our jewelry being warn by models. We will show a number of different looks. It will be fun, and in Feb. Wilson Jim Show, on the 17-18th. Wilson is one of the top award winning traditional Navajo silversmiths!!!