The traditional New Mexico symbol of Christmas

A colorful Southwestern alternative to holly wreaths!

New Mexicans have hung roja chile pimiento ristras (Spanish for "red chili pepper strings") for centuries. As you drive around our state, you see ristras hanging practically everywhere...they're one of the most common symbols of the "Land of Enchantment."

At Christmastime, many New Mexico families now hang ristras shaped like wreaths on their front doors or mantels instead of traditional holly wreaths.

At Made In New Mexico, we sell more chili pepper ristras and wreaths than any other online supplier. And, of course your satisfaction is completely guaranteed!

Decorating tip: "The red chili wreath is a perfect table centerpiece for Valentine's Day decorating - just lay it flat and put a white pillar candle in the center, there's nothing prettier. And in July, do the same with a blue pillar candle and a few dried white flowers tucked among the chiles for an outstanding 4th of July centerpiece." --- customer Barb Deniston, CO

Available with or without decoration (heads of garlic, seed pods, dried flowers and wide raffia ribbon). To order, select your wreath in the drop-down list above from the photos at left and press the "Add to Cart" button
Made only from the bright red fresh peppers grown for centuries in the Mesilla Valley region of southern New Mexico...home of the famous Hatch chiles
Each wreath measures 11 - 12" (28 - 30 cm) in diameter; piquin peppers are each 2-4 inches (5.1 - 10.2 cm) long
Specially treated to not drip dangerous chile juice, attract fruit flies, or become moldy. (Unlike competitors' wreaths, you can hang ours inside without experiencing these problems.)
Will last years longer than wreaths sold by competitors: Up to 5 years in dry climates, 2 years in humid climates (even longer if hung indoors)
Topped with a corn husk for decoration; a string loop allows for easy hanging
Shipping weights: Undecorated - 3 lbs. (1.45 Kg); Decorated - 4 lbs. (1.9 Kg)
NOT EDIBLE (for edible chilis, see our Dried Chili Pods page)
NOT AVAILABLE FOR GIFT WRAPPING
NOT AVAILABLE FOR "EXPEDITED (AIR)" SHIPPING (select only ground shipping options during checkout)
NOT AVAILABLE FOR OVERSEAS SHIPPING (including to FPO/APO's)
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