Navajo Art and Mugs - The Legend of Hashtl'ishnii (Mud People) Clan

“Art unfolds in most beautiful ways through history”. Speaking of art, it is intriguing to know that various art enthusiasts have developed a fascination with Navajo art inspired mugs. When an art lover sips his morning coffee in a Navajo mug, he might not think that there is a whole story behind the creation of the Navajo art.

Let’s explore the roots of the creation of Navajo art and culture by looking at the legend behind the mud people clan.

The Legend

The Navajo tribe is a Native American tribe which inhabits the Navajo nation. They define themselves as Dine (the people) and idealize “the changing woman”. According to the legend, It is this woman who created the four Navajo clans by giving them different symbols. The Hashtl'ishnii or the mud people clan were gifted a cane (gish) by the changing woman, thus giving skills and creativity to these members. This is how these people created various Navajo art designs, mugs, and jewelry.

Activities by Hashtl'ishnii (Mud People Clan)

Going by the legend, the mud people clan in the Navajo tribe uses their skills in creating various designs. The patterns are found on various mugs and jewelry. In addition, the mud people clan is known to engage in weaving. They have woven various rugs both for domestic and economic purposes. The Hashtl'ishnii clan people practice different art and crafts. Their creativity can be found in different pottery works done by them. The artisans are known to use abstract geometric patterns and darker colors in their art.

Navajo creations- Mugs v/s Clan Cups

The Navajo mugs and the clan cups may sound similar, but in actuality, they are two unique concepts. Conventionally, the mugs have Navajo patterns engraved on them which are either created by artists or by the people of the clan. Clan cups, on the contrary, are mugs which have names of different clans engraved on them. They can be a set of two-three mugs or one mug which has the name of the clan in the native and the English language.

As you know about the legend behind Navajo art, it’s time you included new items like Navajo art mugs in your collection. Browse through the websites of various Navajo item retailers.

Looking for an Exceptional Gift? The Navajo Coffee Mugs Have All the Exclusiveness You Need

If you’re looking for a gift that is unconventional and would leave a great impression on the receiver, you should try one of our Navajo art mugs or Navajo coffee mugs for a change. Haven’t you given teddies, diaries, pens, and cards too many times already? We’re sure the mugs we offer would be

something different and something really nice to gift a person important to you.

The Navajo coffee mugs and the Navajo art mugs aren’t just any usual mugs, these have images of the Navajo artwork imprinted on them to make them different from other normally sold mugs, and the best part is, the imprints do not simply fade away after washes. This surely represents your long-lasting love for the person you gift one of these mugs to. 

The Navajo coffee mugs are made out of hard coating of ceramic by artists who have been doing the job for a living for decades. For the Navajo art mugs, we have artists who have gained the skills from their parents and guardians and are passing on the skill to the future generations. A Navajo artist is passionate about the art and ensures that every single mug created gets appreciated by buyers. 

So then, before that celebration date is here, get your order of Navajo mugs for your loved one, and let us show you something beautiful in the art of a mug.

Navajo Art Coffee Mugs Have Been Inspiring Professionals For Decades

Coffee is an elixir for the successful professionals; the more artistic their coffee mug, the worthier are their decisions. Considering that coffee plays a vital role in maintaining your calm at work or other important chores that need a lot of concentration, Navajo Artist has brought a range of Navajo art coffee mugs. All of these Navajo art mugs are imprinted with Navajo artwork and can be availed at lowest prices.

Either give one away as an inspirational gift or use it to sip your early morning tea or coffee, Navajo mugs are perfect for all occasions. Keeping alive the Navajo culture, these mugs are simply a tribute to the Navajo people who used to believe in Gods they called the holy people. They gave their beliefs prominence through Navajo art so beautiful and captivating that it is still being admired by various art lovers from around the world.

At Navajo Artist, you will come across an exquisite range of Navajo art inspired coffee mugs the designs of which date back to 1920’s and speak volumes about Native American Indian arts and crafts that encompass the Navajo art.

Here’s a glimpse into our collection.

- “15 In The Beginning” Navajo Art Mug
- “1920’s Navajo Klagetoh Rug Design” Coffee Mug
- “Blue Bird” Navajo Art Coffee Mug
- “Enthusiastic Dancer” Navajo Art Coffee Mug
- “Navajo Milky Away” Navajo Art Coffee Mug

You can visit our website to explore the available options.