As part of an ongoing initiative, we're celebrating Native American-owned businesses, whose work you can find on our Shop Native directory, which features both Native American products and products made for Natives. These products include clothing, beauty, beadwork, herbal, art, blankets, and more. With over 200 companies and products already...
Archaeologists have found evidence of the native people and what would become America creating jewelry from the stones, shells, and other natural materials as far back as 10,000 years ago. As the millennia went on, turquoise jewelry became one of the more prominent varieties made specifically by tribes in the...
Everything You Need to Know About Navajo Rugs Navajo rugs started rolling out around 500 years, but they've only just recently made their way into homes all over the world. What makes these rugs so unique and sought after? This guide will go over the history of Navajo rugs, the...
Who are the most famous Native Americans? Over 5 million people across the United States are of Native American descent, and many celebrities come from lines of deep Native American ancestry—and are especially proud of their heritage. With Hollywood's slow, yet steady move toward inclusivity and greater representation of marginalized...
Are you looking for a unique and meaningful Native American handmade gift for a friend or family member? Or maybe you want to shop for yourself. Either way, check out these fantastic Etsy products from talented Native American artisans! Online stores such as Etsy provide shoppers with a unique experience...
At times, it felt like the COVID-19 pandemic was going to turn us all into permanent online shoppers, never to set foot in a brick-and-mortar store gain. Now that physical stores have reopened, foot traffic has steadily increased, putting that notion to bed. Yet, e-commerce, or online shopping as it's...
Father's Day 2022 is just around the corner. And even though you may have slacked a little on gift ideas for pops this year — fear not. There's still time. If you need some quick inspiration on how to show your sincere gratitude for your dad or any other father...
Join Paul G for an interview with artist Avis Charley. About Avis Charley Avis Charley (Spirit Lake Dakota/Diné) is a mother and an artist. She was born and raised in Los Angeles. Charley is a painter and a ledger artist using colored pencils on antique documents. She enjoys depicting Native...
Native American jigsaw puzzles you won't be able to put down! Despite what many people may think, puzzles have not gone out of style. In fact, "puzzling" is arguably as popular as ever, despite the seemingly endless supply of online entertainment. Before tablets, gaming systems, and virtual reality took over,...
Brightly-colored ribbon skirts are a traditional piece of clothing for many Native American women and girls, as it honors their heritage and is a way to represent themselves as well as causes, such as the missing and murdered Indigenous women and children. https://www.instagram.com/p/CF7lkhvFgTI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link “Skirts in Native American communities are more...