5x7 New Mexican Ristra Handmade Art Print, New Mexico State Linocut Decor, NM Chile Pepper Kitchen Decoration, Santa Fe Albuquerque Taos

Whether you're a local or you've visited, if you have been to New Mexico chances are good that you have a seen a ristra. Ristras are the strings of chile that are often seen hanging along fences on homes in New Mexico. In the Fall, you can buy ristras at farmer's markets and roadside stands where you can smell them before you see them. Ristras are used for decoration and also to bring good health and good luck. They are also hung up to dry for use in classic New Mexican dishes. Be sure to take a sack of chile home with you on your next visit and bring this print home today to cozy up your space.

DETAILS: PRINT ONLY — FRAME NOT INCLUDED Any frames shown are to help you envision them in your space. Frames shown are 8x10 frames with a mat. It fits the 5x7 print. If you want a larger size, please see my other listings.

SIZE: 5x7 inch / 12.7 x 17.8 cm paper Hand-printed on white Strathmore Printmaking Paper (120 g/m²) Ink is black water-based Speedball ink. Signed by the artist. Each print is slightly different because I hand-print them all. PROCESS: First, a creative idea comes to mind. Then I draw a sketch onto my block and carve it out by hand using block print tools. Then I roll the water-based ink onto the block with my rubber brayer and press it with my glass baren. Sometimes instead of the brayer I will use my Woodzilla press and finish with the baren. The printing part is my favorite and that, too is done by hand. Each print is individually inked and pulled by hand, then signed by me.

PLEASE NOTE: Each print is handmade so there may be slight variations. That is what makes each one unique! The colors may vary slightly due to different screen settings. Any frames you see are not included.

SHIPPING: They are lovingly packaged in an acid-free protective sleeve with two pieces of backing board in a hard mailer. Please refer to my shipping policies before placing an order.

Items purchased are not to be resold and are for personal use only. The image of this artwork and the artwork itself may not be copied, altered, or distributed in any form. Any reproduction or redistribution of the artwork, duplication and/or editing of photos is prohibited. 

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