Ceramic Chili Pepper Ristras

Every fall after the chile harvest is over bright red ristras are seen everywhere in new mexico displayed on homes and roadside stands.

Ceramic chili pepper ristras.

La fuente ceramic ristras are designed by artisans in mexico to perfectly replicate the look of specific chiles. Only 8 left in stock order soon. The new mexican chile which is grown throughout the state but is most well known as coming from hatch new mexico is usually an anaheim variety. 4 4 out of 5 stars 2.

La fuente imports offers one of the largest collections of mexican and southwestern home accessories furnishings and handmade art. Chile ristras and wreaths the ristra string of chile was originated as a method of drying and preserving chile pods for future use in cooking. Tierra y fuego handmade southwest style ceramic chilies ristras red arbol chili string. Chilies are a type of pepper hence the term chili pepper they are not related to black pepper but they are related to other peppers which include sweet bell peppers jalapenos and spicy habaneros.

Every individual chile is molded glazed and fired at high temp then arranged on jute twine into the unmistakable shape of strung chili peppers. Choose from handmade gifts distinctive spanish and native american arts and crafts tasty new mexican foods turquoise and silver jewelry unique southwestern style home decor products books about new mexico bath products ristras wreaths and other chile products candles and so much more. The ripening stages of the chilies are represented on the multicolor chilies strings from green to red red being the hottest. They bring life and joy to any kitchen.

4 6 out of 5 stars 16. Traditionally ristras are hung near the entrance of a home symbolizing an abundant harvest. Shop the finest authentic rustic furniture mexican furniture talavera tile and pottery mexican tin mirrors and more. Ristra means string in spanish.

Get it as soon as fri oct 9. Green yellow chili pepper battery operated indoor led ristra cluster lights. Tierra y fuego handmade southwest style ceramic chilies ristras small multicolor jalapeno pepper string 4 5 out of 5 stars 24.