
Summer 2025 Gifting Picks: The Best New Mexico Gifts
, by Earthtones Tile, 2 min reading time
, 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:
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.
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.
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.
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.