This is a great co-op where local artists display their work and offer it for sale. There's lots of…read morejewelry, paintings, sculptures, flutes, ceramics, baskets, etc. I purchased some jewelry and some ceramics and rattles. I was able to find some more items elsewhere in town, but if you're not the kind to hunt around, this place may suffice. This place also has a large exhibit of baskets, woodwork, and other things, with pictures of the artists and an explanation of the traditions and techniques used. A must visit after the museum. Note: there was a truck selling "fry bread", typical of AZ and NM, and so we took a chance of some Cherokee style fry bread, as the person selling it called it. It's legit.

Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual is located across the street from the museum. It is where you will find…read morethe authentic crafts both being made and sold. The gallery is large and has a variety of items so you can find something you were looking for or just browse and admire the quality work. It is well worth a visit.

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.

Amazing little gift shop located in Cherokee NC, approx 1hr from Asheville. We daytripped to the…read moreCasino and decided to support some of the local craft stores. The store was well organized, very clean and customer service was great! I browsed around and read some of the history inside of the shop. There is alot packed into thus unique gift shop. Overall I would go back to visit in the near future. Great gift ideas.

One of my goals when traveling to the Smoky Mountains was to purchase authentic, Native made…read moreturquoise jewelry...Native American Craft Shop helped me accomplish this! This shop has a great selection of locally made, artisan gifts that support Cherokee makers, and you know it because next to each item that is locally made, there is a description that includes the artist's name and their tribe. This was super helpful in knowing what items to purchase!! The woman working in the shop was so kind, and I found out upon checking out my items that she actually made the turquoise earrings that I bought!! So special to get to meet the maker. I will be proudly wearing the earrings I purchased here and will certainly tell my friends and family to visit Native American Craft Shop when they come for a visit!!

My favorite stop for authentic, native jewelry. General Grant and his family are simply fabulous…read moreand have a passion for people and right living. Their Wampum and Silver jewelry are original pieces of art that you will enjoy wearing while sharing the history of this beautiful area. A *must visit* when in Cherokee!

What a treasure of a find! Attended a conference in Cherokee and had one day to shop. Visited…read moreseveral touristy shops and enjoyed the variety. When we entered this gallery, we were mesmerized by the beauty, quality and uniqueness of everything our eyes could take in! As three women who love beautiful jewelry, we were thrilled, and purchased identical earrings to wear at our conference that were designed by a Cherokee elder, General Grant. We received many compliments, and felt very connected and respectful of our host culture! A must visit!