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Summer 2025 Gifting Picks: The Best New Mexico Gifts

Summer 2025 Gifting Picks: The Best New Mexico Gifts

, by Earthtones Tile, 2 min reading time

There’s something about a New Mexico summer: warm desert breezes, vivid sunsets, and a desert culture rich with meaning and beauty. Whether you’re searching for a keepsake from your travels or a thoughtful gift that captures the essence of the Southwest, we’ve got you covered. At Earthtones Tile, every piece is hand-glazed in Tucson, Arizona using a centuries-old technique called cuerda seca. These tiles are weatherproof, fade-resistant, and made to last. Here are our favorite New Mexico-inspired gift picks for Summer 2025:

Gift the Spirit of the Southwest with Handmade Tiles from Earthtones Tile.

There’s something about a New Mexico summer: warm desert breezes, vivid sunsets, and a desert culture rich with meaning and beauty. Whether you’re searching for a keepsake from your travels or a thoughtful gift that captures the essence of the Southwest, we’ve got you covered.

At Earthtones Tile, every piece is hand-glazed in Tucson, Arizona using a centuries-old technique called cuerda seca. These tiles are weatherproof, fade-resistant, and made to last. Here are our favorite New Mexico-inspired gift picks for Summer 2025:

Zia Heart Tile

Heart Zia - Earthtones Tile - Ceramic tile house sign, wall art gift or kitchen trivet

The sacred Zia symbol represents the sun and the four directions. It’s a timeless icon of New Mexico. Our Zia Sun Tile is bold, centered, and radiates meaning. It makes a great gift for proud New Mexicans, fans of desert minimalism, or as a statement piece in your own home.

Available in multiple colorways, including traditional red on terracotta and a shimmering black glaze for a modern twist.

Perfect for: Housewarming gifts, meditation spaces, desert-themed decor.

Roadrunner Art Tile

Roadrunner decorative tile desert gift

Fast, quirky, and a little mysterious, the Roadrunner is New Mexico’s official state bird and a beloved desert character. Our roadrunner tile shows this zippy bird mid-stride with stylized yucca and sand dunes in the background.

Perfect for: Bird lovers, teachers, or anyone who enjoys a bit of desert whimsy.

Kokopelli Ceramic Tile Welcome Plaque

Kokopelli Flower Charmer - Earthtones Tile - Ceramic tile house sign, wall art gift or kitchen trivet

Flute player, fertility symbol, trickster. Kokopelli is one of the most iconic figures in Southwestern folklore. Our hand-glazed Kokopelli tile honors this ancient symbol with lively movement and bold color. 

Perfect for: Wedding gifts, music rooms, or celebrating a love of Southwestern traditions.

Why Earthtones Tiles Make Great Gifts

  • One of a kind: No two tiles are exactly alike. Each is hand-glazed and kiln-fired at over 1,800 degrees.

  • Weatherproof: Use them indoors or outside. Our tiles are as functional as they are beautiful.

  • Rooted in tradition: We’re proud to continue the legacy of cuerda seca tilemaking while celebrating desert culture and design.

Whether you’re decorating your home or sending a meaningful gift, Earthtones Tiles are made to last and designed to connect. Browse our full line of New Mexico-inspired designs and celebrate the beauty of the Southwest this summer.

Handmade in Tucson, built to last a lifetime.

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