An essay on the arts of the American Southwest, contrasting Pueblo Indian culture with Spanish Colonial culture in New Mexico. It discusses how environment, spiritual belief (the Katchina concept) and symbolism shape Pueblo design, and mentions weaving, basketry, pottery and adobe architecture, with a note on the potters of San Ildefonso. Illustrations show Spanish Colonial santos, a cabinet, furniture, a vegetable-dyed handspun wool blanket, a colcha embroidery, and Indian baskets and pottery. The article is continued in the next issue.

A 1931 Handicrafter article by Paul Bernat reviewing an exhibit of the St. Louis Guild of Weavers, which grew out of the weaving class at the St. Louis School of Fine Arts taught by Lillian Glaser. It describes the guild's teaching approach and the range of work shown, including wall hangings, tapestries, coverlets, table runners, cushions, samplers and bags. Captioned photographs give warp, weft and pattern materials and threadings such as Rosengang, Dukagang, embroidery weave and Monk's Belt. The article closes with general comments on the history and aesthetics of tapestry.