As we near the end of the chile harvest, now is the time to make your own chile ristra or wreath.
Ristra is Spanish for “string” and you will find ristras throughout New Mexico year-round. Chile wreaths typically show up at winter holiday time, of course.
Both ristras and wreaths are a decoration much loved by New Mexicans, and they are also believed to bring health and good luck.
Click on the link below to learn how to make both:
https://iamnm.com/how-to-make-a-ristra/