A ristra (/ˈriːstrɑː/), also known as a sarta, is an arrangement of drying chile pepper pods, garlic bulbs, or other vegetables for later consumption.
In addition to its practical use, the ristra has come to be a trademark of decorative design in the state of New Mexico as well as southern Arizona.
[1] Garlic can also be arranged into a ristra for drying and curing after the bulbs have matured and the leaves have died away.
[2][3] Ristras are commonly used for decoration and "are said to bring health and good luck.
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