Southwestern Salsa

Angela Heck and Lindsey Strader -- Home Accents Today, 1/8/2008 5:49:00 AM

Rustic and warm, Southwestern style transcends geographical location and becomes a state of mind to create an every day fiesta. The burnt colors of the desert dance through traditional Native American patterns with sienna, turquoise, sage, chili and indigo doing a spicy tango that is both traditional and carefree.

Red poppies, orange hibiscus and wild lavender provide splashes of cheerful color in a casual green crackle pitcher from Immortalis Botanicals’ Everlasting Sunset Collection ($178). GM 1100

Vivid tints and bold patterns dance across the Gobi rug from Company C, made of 100% hooked and tufted wool ($1,135, 6x9). MM 11-A-5

The brilliantly hued Shafia pillow from Shastra features Kantha, a traditional embroidery technique practiced by artisans in rural Bengal ($69).GM 1823B

A warm orange glow radiates from Just Peruvian’s handmade ceramic Sharas place ($98). MM 8-D-40