Pottery - 11 in.

A Keresan pueblo west of Albuquerque whose artisans pair clean Puebloan silverwork with turquoise in a refined, understated tradition.

As a Keresan pueblo, Laguna shares deep cultural and ceremonial ties with Acoma, and its art reflects the same rootedness in place, clan, and the agricultural and ceremonial rhythms of pueblo life. Design motifs carry meanings connected to water, weather, corn, and the land that sustains the six villages. Laguna is also known for balancing cultural preservation with thoughtful community development, sustaining the conditions in which traditional arts can continue alongside contemporary life. Artistic skill passes through families and is exercised both for the community and for the wider market, with younger makers carrying Keresan design into new forms. Humiovi presents Laguna work with respect for this Keresan heritage and for the artisans who keep it alive across the pueblo's many villages.

Cared for thoughtfully, a handcrafted piece is meant to last generations. A few essentials for this one:

• Last on, first off

  Put your piece on after fragrance, lotion, and hairspray — and take it off before water, sleep, and sport.

• Store with care

  Keep each piece in its own soft pouch, away from direct sun and damp, so softer stones never meet harder ones.