SPANISH MARKET 2012--DAY 1

 

 We're ready for another Santa Fe Spanish Market and I am wearing a vintage Mexican dress......

 Worn with a decorated hat and Spanish Toledo jewelry to attend.........

 The very crowded and busy market in and around the Plaza...........

 And jam packed with gorgeous handcrafted goods from Hispanic artisans............

 Like one of our favorites--the beautiful and talented Judy Ortiz..........

 In the Traditional Market, thes array of straw applique crosses make a fabulous showing.....

 As does this three dimensional San Juan--with his finger over his lips as he is a protector against gossip.......

 Brilliant colors in the Traditional Market.....

 Alongside these delicate soft wood carvings.............

The super glamorous Julia with her crewel embroidery......

 This upside down cross won several awards.  I don't think it was mistakenly hung in this fashion, I suppose it is an homage to St. Peter who opted to be crucified upside down because he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Jesus........

 Some unusual and very chic metal vases in the Contemporary Market......

 Here Waymon and Dwight discuss his process with the artisan who crafted the vases......

 Metal on wood--Contemporary Market.............

 Colorful weaving in the Traditional Market............

 A collage of colorful tiles............

 Some interesting hide paintings.............

 This is an entrant in a division in the Traditional Market wherein Artists can design contemporary style pieces made using traditional techniques........

 Cruising the market...........

 A serene bulto...........

A bullfighter from the Day of the Dead...........

 Clarence Medina of Dixon with yet another gorgeous masterpiece......

 A whimsical and lovely stained glass artwork..........

 Perennial winner in the straw applique division, Martha, and her artistic hubby Mark........

 And some of her creations..........

 In her magical booth................

 That showcases her talent and her faith..............

 Baby sister, Judy, continues the family tradition of top quality workmanship....

 Two fabulous swim about a booth in the Contemporary Market........

 This collage by my friend Connie's California cousin, won top honors in the Contemporary Market.  Waymon purchased another of her mixed media works...........

 Another enthusiastic contemporary artisan.............

 And some really cool contemporary art...........

 The Matachines arrive ready to dance...........

 And we retire for a loverly lunch at Del Charro Grill with top notch company.....

So all in all, on Day One of the market:  a great time was had by all!