Our raw milk is a daily staple here on our farm, along with the chili ristras we hang all over our property.
A chile ristra is a traditional string of dried red chile peppers, often hung outdoors or in kitchens throughout the American Southwest, especially in New Mexico. More than just decoration, ristras serve both a practical and cultural purpose — they’re a way to dry and preserve chiles for cooking through the winter while also symbolizing welcome, abundance, and good luck.
Typically made from varieties like New Mexican red chiles or Anaheim peppers, the chiles are harvested when ripe, then carefully tied together by their stems and hung in clusters to dry in the warm, dry air. Over time, the peppers deepen in color from bright crimson to a rich, earthy red, creating a striking, natural texture.
In homes, a ristra brings vibrant Southwestern charm — its rustic beauty and connection to the harvest season make it a beloved icon of New Mexican culture. Some people even cook with the dried chiles later, turning them into sauces, stews, or salsas, while others keep them as lasting decorative pieces that represent warmth and hospitality.
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Each print is professionally produced on archival matte paper to ensure rich color and lasting quality.
Frame not included.
Worldwide shipping available (except to Germany).
Shipping is USPS Ground Advantage and will be to you in 2-5 business days.
Locals, we will be shipping your prints to you as they will come directly from the print shop.
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All sales are final. We do not offer refunds unless your print arrives damaged.
If your order is damaged in transit, please contact us at ojoconejonm@gmail.com with photos of the issue, and we’ll make it right as quickly as possible.
Our raw milk is a daily staple here on our farm, along with the chili ristras we hang all over our property.
A chile ristra is a traditional string of dried red chile peppers, often hung outdoors or in kitchens throughout the American Southwest, especially in New Mexico. More than just decoration, ristras serve both a practical and cultural purpose — they’re a way to dry and preserve chiles for cooking through the winter while also symbolizing welcome, abundance, and good luck.
Typically made from varieties like New Mexican red chiles or Anaheim peppers, the chiles are harvested when ripe, then carefully tied together by their stems and hung in clusters to dry in the warm, dry air. Over time, the peppers deepen in color from bright crimson to a rich, earthy red, creating a striking, natural texture.
In homes, a ristra brings vibrant Southwestern charm — its rustic beauty and connection to the harvest season make it a beloved icon of New Mexican culture. Some people even cook with the dried chiles later, turning them into sauces, stews, or salsas, while others keep them as lasting decorative pieces that represent warmth and hospitality.
*
Each print is professionally produced on archival matte paper to ensure rich color and lasting quality.
Frame not included.
Worldwide shipping available (except to Germany).
Shipping is USPS Ground Advantage and will be to you in 2-5 business days.
Locals, we will be shipping your prints to you as they will come directly from the print shop.
*
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds unless your print arrives damaged.
If your order is damaged in transit, please contact us at ojoconejonm@gmail.com with photos of the issue, and we’ll make it right as quickly as possible.
