About the Artist

A potter from Santa Clara pueblo, Margaret Garcia is known for her black on black jars, bowls and engagement baskets. Her favorite designs are kiva steps and feathers in a row.

She is cited in Gregory Schaaf's book on Pueblo Indian Pottery 750 Artist Biographies, covering Santa Clara, San Ildefonso, San Juan, Tesuque, Nambe and Pojoaque pueblo potters.

Margaret Garcia's mother was Clara Suazo.  Her brother is Ron Suazo.  Margaret is married to Wilfred Garcia who has been Governor of San Juan pueblo several times.