While it is today most widely associated with Christianity, the Cross is a far more ancient symbol that predates the time of Christ by millennia and is found all over the world. It heavily features in the designs of Native American jewelry of the southwest, particularly in Native American necklac...

The Native Americans of the USA’s Southwest include diverse tribes, and each has its own language. Maintaining links to their own people and culture is as important as it has ever been for the local Native nations and tribes. The “Southwest” incorporates most of New Mexico and Arizona. It also en...

We’ve talked in depth about our stunning ranges of Native American bracelets and other jewelry we have in store at Indian Traders – but our merchandise isn’t limited to traditional Native American jewelry pieces. We also offer more unusual items including belt buckles, silver watch tips, key ring...

The Native Americans of the southwest are now arguably among the world’s most reputed silversmiths, but the craft of silversmithing by the Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi peoples dates back only around 150 years.

The open hand is a symbol that has been used in diverse cultures all over the world for thousands of years. From the ancient Egyptians to the Mesopotamians, the Phoenicians to the Native Americans, it has a varied and rich history

When European settlers first arrived on the shores of the North American continent, they found not an empty place but a seemingly unlimited landscape that had been home for thousands of years to a vast array of diverse groups of Native Americans. As the United States was established, Native Ameri...

It’s December – which means winter is here and the coldest months of the year are upon us. There’s no better way to stay warm and cozy, and at the same time stylish, than with a stunning Native American blanket and apparel from Oregon’s iconic Pendleton Woolen Mills - or a unique coat, poncho, or...

The year is gradually winding up and Christmas will be here before we know it! Not just Christmas either – Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Bodhi Day all fall in December. Various Native American tribes also have important holidays at this time of the year, including Soyal (Winter Solstice Ceremony) for th...