Everything You Need to Know About Navajo Rugs Navajo rugs have been made for nearly 500 years, but they have 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...
Native American tattoos have been all the rage for years. While some non-Native people get tattoos of tribal chiefs, geometric designs, nature, totems, dream catchers, and spirit animals that represent the Native American cultures, people who are actually Native often get them for more personal reasons. The ritual of getting...
Father's Day 2021 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...
Hello everyone! We're back once again with our annual Mother's Day gift guide. We're now in year two of the pandemic, so obviously, some of us won't be able to make an in-person visit to our moms, grandmas, and other family members for this special day. Though COVID-19 vaccination rates...
Ever wanted to try your hand at designing your own wool blanket? Well, Eighth Generation, a Seattle-based art and lifestyle brand owned by the Snoqualmie Tribe, is handing out $30,000 in prizes for the very best wool blanket designs from Native artists. Eighth Generation also held the contest in 2017 and 2019,...
Each month, we're celebrating a Native American artist, 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 40 companies and products already listed, the directory...
Each month, we're celebrating a Native American artist, 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 40 companies and products already listed, the directory...
In many Native American tribes, a dream catcher is a handmade willow hoop woven to a web or literally, a net. They can include feathers and beads, and they're traditionally suspended on cradles as a form of armor and protection. Dream catchers can be traced back to the Ojibwes. The...
For the first time in 83 years, a Native American illustrator has won a Caldecott Medal. Michaela Goade of Sitka, Alaska’s Raven/Frog Clan collected the award for her illustrations in the picture book, “We are Water Protectors.” The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott....
As you might have seen from past articles and gift guides, we love supporting our Native American and First Nations entrepreneurs. So we created a list featuring some of these amazing Native-owned and First Nations-owned businesses that might not get the attention they deserve. We've also included some businesses that,...
