One iconic symbol featured heavily in our stunning Native American jewelry at Indian Traders is the Thunderbird. The symbolism of the Thunderbird The Thunderbird is a mythical creature of huge importance to the Native Americans of both the United States and Canada. An enormous bi...

Native American culture is rich in ancient knowledge and wisdom, and this is, in many ways, reflected in symbolism and stories passed down. Much Native American jewelry (including Hopi Jewelry) and American Indian arts and crafts design honors this symbolism. There are 175,000 modern-d...

While some people are on top of their Christmas shopping months before, many of us are “last-minute” shoppers. Are you still pondering the perfect gift? Indian Traders has fantastic gift ideas for those you love! From Native American Turquoise Jewelry to Bronze Statues, Pendleton Blankets, and Ap...

Here at Indian Traders, we offer a very wide array of Native American jewelry including stunning pieces incorporating turquoise. Turquoise may be the most renowned stone used in the authentic jewelry created by the American Indians of the southwest, however there are many other semi-precious ston...

Native American turquoise jewelry is a stunning aesthetic choice as well as an investment when you purchase authentic pieces. But do you know how to choose your turquoise stone? Turquoise is formed over millions of years when water bubbles through rocks which contain deposits of minerals includin...

Congratulations! Your new piece of Native American turquoise jewelry, whether it has been newly crafted or is an estate piece, is not only beautiful - it is an investment. Your stunning southwest jewelry, if it’s authentic Native American jewelry, has been crafted to high standards and...

Your beautiful Pendleton wool blanket is a sound investment – not only is it stunningly beautiful and warm; when you look after it, it will last a lifetime. No matter whether you have a Pendleton throw for your sofa, Native American blankets for your bed or wall decor, or even a saddle blanket fo...

In our last blog post, we introduced the art of Navajo weaving and howNative American blankets fit into the culture and tradition of the Navajo. Today, we delve a little deeper into the art of Navajo weaving. Navajo rugs, throws, and blankets are among the most revered of all Native American hand...

Native American blankets are justifiably popular throughout the US and worldwide for their beauty and craftsmanship. Some today are woven by native artisans; others are mass-produced by companies such as Pendleton. Either way, these blankets are intrinsically linked to the Southwest and American ...