While Indian Traders has a particular focus on the Native American jewelry of the southwest tribes and Native American blankets from Pendleton Woolen Mills, we honor all Indigenous American peoples. Today we are taking a look at the renowned Cheyenne Dog Soldiers… Who Are the Cheyenne? The Cheyen...

Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a beautiful Native American blanket or throw from Pendleton Woolen Mills. Not only is your Pendleton throw or blanket an object of beauty and meaning; but it is also an investment piece that can last a lifetime if you care for it properly. This means cl...

There are many, many myths and old stereotypes attached to Native American history, culture, and Native Americans themselves. Many of these arose from the misunderstandings and biased narratives dating to the earliest pioneer days of European settlement in the North American continent, further pe...

Native American blankets are unrivalled in terms of quality craftsmanship and beauty. Full appreciation for these pieces of art requires some understanding of the blanket designs and their meanings. This article places a focus on the blanket weaving designs and techniques of the Navajo. The Navaj...

  Here we delve a little deeper into some of the facts about who the Native Americans are – specifically the Comanche, who were historically renowned by other Native Americans as the most warlike Native Tribe. Who are the Comanche? The Comanche are a Native American Tribe that traditionally inhab...

Indian Traders is delighted to showcase a vast catalogue of genuine Hopi Indian silver jewelry in our online store. We work directly with local Hopi silversmiths from the Hopi Reservation, and every sale on these unique pieces supports the Native American communities to which these artisans belon...

There have been many notable Native Americans in history, and among those most famous Navajo were Chiefs Barboncito and Manuelito. Barboncito was a highly respected Navajo (Dine) spiritual and political leader. Born around 1820 into the Coyote Pass People clan of Canyon de Chelly in Arizona, he w...

Just like the Native Americans themselves, and their beliefs, stories, traditions, Native American jewelry designs, and handicrafts, the languages of the American Indians are incredibly diverse and numerous. These languages are not remotely simple or primitive, and there is no single feature shar...

The last week of October 2021 saw some exciting, welcome news for the Chippewa Cree tribal community in Montana as 11 bison (buffalo) were returned to the tribal lands of the Rocky Boy Reservation. Hundreds of Chippewa Cree tribal members joyfully gathered and a local drum group played as the sma...