| Joan Archuleta Weavings |
| Besides weaving, Joan Archuleta was well known in Pueblo West, Colorado for the delicious rolls, cakes and pies that she baked for Gabby's Restaurant. Joan learned traditional weaving from none other than world renowned weaver, Eppie Archuleta. Joan spent several days with Eppie in Capulin, Colorado learning traditional tapestry weaving on Eppie's hand-made Rio Grande loom. |
| Eppie's Hands |
| This photo, taken by Joan, is dedicated to her mentor and teacher, Eppie Archuleta |
| Eppie with one of the "quick" pieces that she wove on Joan's travel loom during the "Treasures of the San Luis Valley" exhibit at the Great Southwest Gallery in Colorado Springs, CO |
| Joan with Eppie and one of Eppie's weavings at Joan's Pueblo West home |
| Joan working on her handcrafted "traveling" loom during her weaving exhibition at the Rio Grande Museum in Del Norte, CO during Founder's Day. |
| Eppie with the beautiful tapestry that she made for Joan |
| Eppie Archuleta shows Joan the art of traditional weaving while Eppie's dove observes |
| Joan's weaving studio. This Rio Grande style loom was handcrafted by Ruben and Joan from scrap pallet wood and hardware they got from Eppie's sister, Cordelia Coronado. |
| This "Traveling" loom is the second loom handcrafted by Joan and Ruben. Joan designed the loom so it would fit through narrow doorways and the back of their small pickup truck. It can be taken apart by merely pulling out a few wooden pegs. The cog wheels are made from aged oak and the stops are made from purple heart wood. |
| Some of Joan's weavings are displayed in her living room |
| Joan weaving during the Handweaver's Guild of Pueblo "Weaving Bee" at the 2005 Colorado State Fair |
| For information on Joan's weavings or custom orders you may contact her at: rearch145@aol.com or go to Ruben's contact page for additional contact information |
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