Making it beautiful.

Gourd Art and Custom Made Leather goods are the mediums I use to explore the beauty of nature and the cultures of the world.

All kinds of leather crafts are found in the leather crafts section of this site, including leather belts, leather bracelets, leather purses and clutches and even leather bookmarks.

Gourd art is my second medium. I use calabash tree gourds and vine gourds to create one-of-a-kind art sculptures for the modern home and utilitarian crafts for everyday use such as handpainted gourd bird feeders, Christmas gourd ornaments and long handled dipper gourds.

Each gourd and leather piece is a unique creation based on how the original material presents itself to me, so each piece is priced separately. If you would like a custom creation, please contact me directly and I will be happy to create something specifically for you.

If you are also a craftsman, you might enjoy my Resources Page which includes a Free guide to gourds, how to clean dried gourds, book recommendations and many other informational insights and suggestions for you in your work.

Thank you for visiting my website and remember:

Find a way to make Beauty
NECESSARY
Find a way to make Necessity
BEAUTIFUL

Amï Diallo
Phone: 505-471-2414
Email: Here a.diallo[at]zianet.com

Book Recommendations from Amï

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The Complete Book Of Gourd Craft: 22 Projects, 55 Decorative Techniques and 300 Inspirational Designs. A wonderful book by Ginger Summit and Jim Widess. I recommend this book to everybody. Look for photos of my work on pages 13, 51 and 52. You can purchase it through Amazon.com.

 

Gourd Dippers for Sale

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Long-handled dipper gourds are for ceremonial use and are now showing at Native Sounds, 228 Old Santa Fe Trail at Alameda Street in Santa Fe. 505-983-2894.

Painted Gourd Birdfeeders in Santa Fe

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Amï's Gourd Birdfeeders Now at Feathered Friends in Santa Fe. If you're in the area, you can visit the painted gourd birdfeeders Amï has showing at Feathered Friends of Santa Fe Exotic Bird Shop on Cerrillos Road. 505.988.5154. Or see more gourd birdfeeders here.