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Show - rfii -., V-t B - .$ZZM If - ' V-":. - -2 '. --t? - I Moki Trading Post & Pottery Shop Offers Unique Gift Items Looking for a unique new gift idea to please a sepcial friend? Try the Moki Trading Post and Pottery Shop, home of Moki Ware Colorado River Pottery operated by Joe and Jacquie Gelo. The name Mcki Ware was born from a colloquialism of the "o'd timers" in Canyonlands Country. "Moki" was the ali-inclusive name given to all the ancient Indians that left artifacts in the area surrounding Moab. Combine this with a beautiful pottery utilizing, in part, clays of the Colorado River and you have "Moki Ware Colorado River Pottery." At the Moki Trading Post you will find a wide selection of pottery items created by several fine artists including a cross section of the pottery created by the Indians of the Sou'.hwest the Acoma, Hod, Santa Clara, and many others. Naturally you will find a fine selection of Indian jewelry and rus and will see a Navajo rug in process on the loom. Unusual Un-usual leather handbags and reproductions of Charlie Russell and Ted DeGarzia paintings are included in the fine line of gifts available. 1 ' A special treat is in store for you in the Moki Pottery Sir n. where Moki Ware is created. Here you will find Jacquie at work at the potters wheel, Join the suspense and intrigue a- a ba 1 of clay is "thrown" on the wheel and transformed into a fine piece of utility or decoration pottery. Of course, th's is enlv the first step. The fresh thrown piece must be dred, fired in a gas kiln to about 2,000 F., then glazed or 0-. s j-on-v-od rrd fired again to nearly 2,500 F. The thrill of throwing pots on the wheel is an experience that Jacquie enjoys sharing with people. She just might let von try yeur hand at the wheel, too. " Jacque enjoys sharing the thrill of throwing pots on the pr'fT's v h-e1 with people. She just might let you try it! Joe and Jacquie also operate the Canyonlands Trading Post ;n rowntown Mofb, Where you will find a wide selection - of f ns gifts, an Indian Culture Museum, a free indoor scenic s'id" show r'nv lime .f day, and' an outdoor scenic slide show esch evening 'at. dark. The Canyonlands Trading Post is the Home of Rnpd Runner Pottery, another product of Jacquie's artist c ability. Rondrunner Pottery is a fine slip-cast pottery, e'o-h rr.T. haH sainted with figures and designs from Southwest South-west Indian culture and featuring Rodney and Rhonda Road-runn-T carica ures of that cem'c bird that we all love. ; Foil the Moki and the Canyonlands Trading Post offer a cormlete tour ticketing and reservation service for all tours in the area. S'op in and let these friendly folks help you enjoy your stay in Canyonlands. |
