Native artists you can support when you do your holiday shopping this year.
Looking to shop local this holiday season? Support Native-owned small businesses by buying your holiday gifts directly from Native artists of the Colorado Plateau.
From Native-inspired clothing to jewelry and housewares, there’s something for everyone on your holiday shopping list, and plenty of options for small budgets.
Buying from Native artists is a great way to support Native-owned small businesses who, together, are building a strong, resilient, and culturally respectful economy across Native America.
Sandra Suhu and Devon Poseyesva – Tawa-Piiva Creations (Hopi)
Price range: $10 and up
For small budgets, you can’t beat the beautiful wares of Tawa-Piiva Creations. You’ll find many hand-painted and handcrafted items from earrings to baskets and from clay dishes to handmade moccasins. You can browse their available inventory on Instagram and message them directly to make a purchase.
Keith and Leanne Edaakie – Edaakie Arts (Pueblo of Zuni)
Price range: $3 and up
Edaakie Arts has a colorful assortment of tumblers on sale for just $20. The artists also offer hand-painted skateboard decks and fine art, including original paintings and fine art prints, as well as pendants, handbags, keychains, and more.
Rosabelle Teesyatoh Shepherd – Teesyatoh Diné Jewelry (Navajo Nation)
Price range: $28 and up
Teesyatoh Diné Jewelry offers handcrafted artisan custom jewelry with earrings starting at just $28. Wares include juniper berry seed jewelry, copper and sterling silver jewelry, and gemstones. Order online and enjoy free shipping on many items.
Vernan Kee (Navajo Nation)
Price range: $10 and up
You can purchase artwork by artist and graphic designer Vernan Kee in a number of formats. From sweatshirts and t-shirts featuring original designs of Monument Valley and Spider Rock to stickers, gaiters, and metal prints, there’s something for every budget. You might recognize Kee from the animal welfare organization Rez Roads Rescue, which he co-created.
Clara and Ambrose Beco Begay – Beco Indian Arts and Crafts (Navajo Nation)
Price range: $4 and up
Beco Indian Arts and Crafts offers great small gifts, including original art greeting card sets, stickers, and cell phone holders. They also have handmade dolls and numerous fine art pieces, woodburn art and wood sculptures. In addition, you’ll find a number of Navajo language-learning books and learning aids for kids.
Ambrose Beco Begay is also the designer behind the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition’s beautiful new limited-edition t-shirt, which you can order online
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