Cherokee is a town on the reservation of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, in western North…read moreCarolina. During a recent trip to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park we took a visit to Cherokee. A lot of the town was closed but I had a very nice at Nancy's which sells all sorts of Native American crafts. The store is huge and every inch of space from the front porch into the store is crammed with clothing, dream catchers, pottery, baskets, accessories, hats, shoes, blankets, and bags. I will always remember how I attended a Pow Wow in Florida and the Native American speaker urged support for Native American crafts. He said that if you wanted your dream catchers to work, then they had to be authentically made by Native Americans, Walmart wasn't going to cut it. The dream catchers here, created in every hue of the rainbow, are so authentic that they include a card that tells you the name of the Native American artist who made it. The prices were also at least half of what was being charged at the pow wows I have attended. This is the place to shop if you too are in love with Native American crafts.

When you forget your belt,they got them.They can personalize the belts as well.They also have…read morewallets,purses,handmade pocket knives ,etc etc. Holding up our son's pants earns them a 5 star from The Working Man Review.

Super nice owner who offered above and beyond help. Nice selection of products. I recommend…read morestopping here for sure

Good selection of leather goods to choose from. However, if you are a single female in a t-shirt…read moreand jeans shorts, know that they will probably follow you through the store. I didn't realize it a first until I was in a back corner. A lady walked behind the display case. Thought she was there in case I or the other couple needed something. I walked around to the other wall. She was right behind me. She never asked if I needed any help. Just followed me. Granted I was just browsing. But I didn't see her follow any of the couples in the store the way that she followed me around

Took in a pair of Tony Lama boots that were my favorites he put new soles on them and they were…read morelike brand new again. Took in a couple other things that he repaired and done an excellent job. But most importantly he rebuilt my buck knife leather case that was given to me by my late son and it means the world to me but it had seen its better days. He done an incredible job. Anything leather needs to be brought to him for repair !!

Well, the young man left town, took my deposit, but did leave my shoes unrepaired. I understand the…read moreoriginal owner is retrieving the equipment. I think The Old Soft Shoe has done its final dance.

My wife bought me a new motorcycle jacket and chaps for less than I could have paid on Amazon. We…read moreWILL be buying leathers for her from the same store! The man even threw in a free tshirt! It's definitely worth going to Cherokee to visit their store!!

From the owner: Since 1984 we have been offering a wide array of leather apparel and accessories, jewelry, knives…read moreand much more. Come in and say hello when you’re on the Cherokee Indian Reservation. We are 1/4 mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Smoky Mountains National Park.

LEATHER ACCESSORIES AND WESTERN WEAR…read more The Branding Iron is one of the coolest stores on the square and I don't understand why it is listed under restaurants. A correction has been requested. The owner is so cool and a great talker who is warm and engaging. I had to stop in because I love the look, feel and smell of leather and I love western stores. This store don't just carry western boots, but also riding boots, and casual styles in beautifully crafted leather. The women's western boots were very nice and had unique designs. If you are looking for quality boots like Frye, this store is a great option. . While they do have clothing options, I just focused on the leather accessories as a matter of interest. They have wonderful leather bags in various sizes and styles so if it's a bag that you need, the Branding Iron can help you. If you love the smell of leather, just step inside and take a deep breath!

QUALITY LEATHER PRODUCTS! (Festival vendor)…read more When visiting festivals or the state of Tennessee, I love to visit with the leather craftsmen because they make the best products and accessories. Today Jimmy (Brock) was at the Cherry Blossom Festival and we were able to get a nice black leather belt for my husband. The quality and durability of these belts are unmatched. You can spend a great deal of money on leather belts in department stores but they just won't last like these belts. I love that fresh leather smell, the flexibility and softness of the leather and most of all the price is freaking ridiculous ($21 and some change)! They also carry belts for little kids, along with hats, wallets and other accessories. The children's belts seemed to be very popular today. The process of getting the perfect fit is easy, you simply select the belt, and the holes are added right where you need them. I appreciated the snap in buckle which allows you to trade for the one that you prefer. My husband wanted a dressier one and there was no problem making the adjustment. Festival season is upon us and I am sure that I will see Jimmy again. Next time, it's my turn!

From the owner: Custom belts, guitar straps ,Rifle slings Handmade Leatherread more

Surprised that I'm writing the first review for this well-established local store. I've been…read morecoming here for many years for mostly the high quality dog food they supply. They carry several top brands, including Fromms (dog ) and Hills science diet (cat) in my case. They have a great fishing area on the second floor, western themed clothing on the first floor. Lots of stuff for dogs/cats/horses, farm stuff as well. Plants/bushes/trees/grass seed/landscape/outdoor stuff out front. A fudge counter where they make their own varieties of fudge. Basically a general store with a little bit of everything. The staff is super friendly and the service they provide is rare to find these days.

From the owner: Mountain Valley Country Store is this area's most unique shopping experience! We carry everything…read morefrom our Sweet Lorraine's Homemade Fudge to our extensive lines of Pet Food and Supplies, From our custom-blended wild bird feed to horse supplies and other livestock feeds and supplements, from our new Fishing Department to our Propane filling station or our Ladies boutique and clothing to our Carhartt outerwear..

Beautiful leather goods and miscellaneous related merchandise…read more Appreciated the first responders gear and tribute. Beautiful cat provided front door security system and client approval verifications.!

We've browsed the leather goods, which is the real business but Axe & Awl has a pop up speakeasy…read moreserving drinks a few nights a week. Axe & Awl were hosting bartenders from Asheville (Times Bar) who were flooded out from hurricane Helene and unable to mix drinks, so they came to Waynesville for a while to ply their trade. Cynar cocktail and espresso martini were standouts, and the Old fashioned and black Manhattan also very good. We found this to be a first good stop for a cocktail on the way to dinner, and it would be a good hangout spot later in the evening. We enjoyed the patio seating outdoors which is a great option, weather permitting.