However, Ute artists have, over many years, adapted these designs and included their own representations of their land. To encourage the talents of tribal artists, the tribe formed the pottery enterprise in 1973. Ute Mountain Indian Pottery employs about 30 tribal members in all phases of production and management. The pieces of pottery are not only durable for everyday use, but are of museum quality for your collection. Pottery is poured by hand into ceramic molds, then turned and cleaned.
Artists create their own original designs and sign each piece.
The pottery is glazed by hand and fired in modern kilns. The result is a line of high-quality pottery that is one of the few truly Native American products available. Vincent Laner puts the finishing touches on a beautiful platter in the photo on the left. Beverly House , center, is signing her name on a bowl before glazing. Louise Begay glazes a vase before the final stage of firing in the kiln. .