Native American jewelry is renowned for featuring symbols and motifs that carry deep meaning to the American Indian people. From Bear to Turtle, Wolf to Raven, Eagle to Clouds, and Feathers to Buffalo; each motif drawn from Nature connects the people to both the Earth and the Creator. One of thes...

Are you a fan of Western handbags and the cowboy/cowgirl aesthetic? When you hear the word “cowboy”, a distinctive picture probably forms in your mind. Most likely informed by old Hollywood movies, the iconic style you imagine is not so far off the mark in terms of historical accuracy. This is wh...

Pendleton blankets are renowned across the USA and internationally for their exceptional quality and unique, vibrant designs. Every woolen blanket tells a unique story and, cared for correctly, will endure for generations to come. These blankets are synonymous with Native Americans, and they orig...

The Zuni reservation extends across almost half a million acres of scenic high desert in New Mexico, to the west of Alberquerque and south of Gallup. Among our large and diverse catalog of Native American jewelry we offer here at Indian Traders, we have a stunning selection of genuine pieces hand...

We are incredibly proud of our collection of genuine Native American jewelry at Indian Traders. Our diverse range of pieces has been handcrafted by authentic Native silversmiths and artisans, including Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi men and women. These talented artists use traditional practices, motifs,...

New Year: a time for saying goodbye to the old, welcoming the new, and setting positive intentions. For most of us,  December 31st and January 1st bring the close of one year and the beginning of the next. Many others throughout the world, however, observe the year and its landmark moments differ...

Have you heard of White Buffalo “Turquoise”? This stunning and rare stone features in a small selection of our Native American necklaces, bracelets, and rings here at Indian Traders – but it is not actually “turquoise” at all! What is White Buffalo? Resembling turquoise with its black webbing pa...

The Native American peoples have incredibly diverse cultural customs, traditions, and beliefs depending on their Tribal affiliations. Historically noted amongst many (but not all) tribes across North America was the recognition and reverence of people who did not conform to traditional gender rol...

Here we continue our helpful glossary of terms commonly used in reference to Native American jewelry… LAPIS LAZULI – also known as Lazurite, this deep blue (sometimes tending to indigo) semi-precious stone has been valued worldwide and is especially noted in ancient Egyptian archaeological finds....