Our Traditions

Kumeyaay basket weaving arts have been passed down continuously from one generation to another since time immemorial. We occasionally hold basket-making classes at Kosay Kumeyaay Market - come into the store to learn more.
'Basketry of the Mission Indians' Photograph by Edward Curtis, 1924

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Willow basket made for harvesting

$110

Clay wedding pot

Perfect for wedding gift giving

$55


Embodied Pacific

Weshow: Making a Basket

A visual exploration in communicating timeless Kumeyaay weaving traditions through immersive media. By Gloria Crosthwaithe and Catherine Eng for OurWorlds. Curated by Lisa Cartwright.

On view at Kosay Kumeyaay Market through December 6, 2024.


Art & Science Collide

#Kumeyaayland

We are a people of the oceans, the rivers, the valleys, the mountains, and the desert. For thousands of years, these lands have provided us with everything we needed to thrive. Today, we continue to share our knowledge and culture so that future generations may live sustainably.