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....

Native American jewelry is distinctive and unique, and beloved by people from all backgrounds all over the USA and beyond. It is amongst the most popular and prized mementos sought by vacationers, especially in the southwest, and is worn and treasured by men and women all over the world. When you...

One of the more recent additions to our product catalogue at Indian Traders is our collection of Pendleton Oversize Spa Towels. Historically renowned for beautifully crafted Indian Trade Native American blankets, Pendleton has come a long way in a century and a half, and its diverse product catal...

The arrival of European explorers and settlers brought to the North American continent, alongside much upheaval for the Indigenous people, exciting new and diverse trade opportunities that were, at times, mutually beneficial. The Native American tribes and the first Europeans in North America att...

You may have heard the term “Indian Trade”, which refers to the historic trade relationship between the Native American Peoples and Europeans on the North American continent. It operated from the first arrival of the Spanish, French, Portuguese, English, and other explorers, and settlers up until...

Our collection of top-quality merchandise here at Indian Traders has evolved and grown enormously over the last year or so. While remaining committed to our roots with our staple of Pendleton blankets, throws, and accessories, and authentic Native American Jewelry from local Hopi, Navajo, and Zun...