Unique Gifts From Native American Stores

By Daphne Bowen


In the past decade or so there has been a huge movement towards supporting local craftsmen and women. These are people who are trying to make a living producing beautiful and unique items. Many work from their own homes and spend many long hours each week working. For many the skills they learned from their parents are already many generations old and have been passed down through the years.

The retail market has never been so competitive as it is today. One of the best new branches to join the ranks of retail outlets are native American stores. These are shops that sell crafts, artifacts, jewelry and artwork created by members of the indigenous population. It is clear that each piece has a story behind it and has been lovingly crafted by someone who really cares about what they do.

It is also possible to shop at a native owned store on line. In order to be competitive in today's economy it is essential to have on line outlets too. This allows people from all over the world to access the merchandise and become customers. It also generates much bigger markets for the vendors and can really change the dynamics of their sales.

Each part of the country has its own ways of doing things. For example, the Pacific northwest is famous for its totem poles. These incredible structures are craved from huge trees and create a stunning visual display. Smaller versions are made for sale in local stores. This means that people all over the country can own their own piece of history. Each one is truly a work of art and decorated in beautiful colors. Many people buy a totem pole as a unique piece of art for their front yard and it makes a great present for that friend who really does have everything.

Probably the best know style of native artwork is that of the desert southwest. There is a long tradition of working with silver, to make both jewelry and ornamental wear. The prankster of the culture is a small figure called Kokopelli. He is often featured in local artwork and jewelry. This mythical being has really become quite famous and having a piece of necklace or bracelet with his image is really quite a talking point.

In other areas of the United States pottery has been a main feature of native culture. Pots are fired with naturally based colors and glazes for a really beautiful finish. Each one is hand made so it really makes a perfect one of a kind gift. Custom pieces can also be ordered that will feature exactly what the customer needs.

A hand made gift is really a great way to show someone that you care about them. Having a piece of jewelry or pottery custom made really adds a fantastic personal touch. For example, having a personalized dinner set made as a wedding gift or tiny moccasins made for a new baby really shows how much you care.

The native tribes of the Pacific north west have a very distinctive lifestyle and culture. The ocean is the basis of their lives. They have many creation stories that have been passed down for generations. This can be seen in their work which is now being displayed and sold in many shops throughout the country and also on line.




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