Very cool old historical building! It had an attractive aged exterior that stood out from other buildings in the area. The wood looked aged and there is an almost unbelievable "established 1603" sign right on front. It's jam packed inside with Native-American arts and crafts. Ask staff for the history and provenance of different pieces since so much of it is actually Native American made. We loved our experience here and the most interesting part was the trapdoor they showed us that led to a sealed up underground tunnel. Najavo Pottery was amazing but its displayed on shelves in the middle of a walkway so if you have a large backpack or bag be careful where you are walking. Along the rafters on the roof there are weaved baskets that I loved and would have loved to take home but they were too large to carry onto the plane. read more

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I grew up in a tourist town. Lived in tourist towns. Nothing "original" about the Trading Post merchandise as any tourist can tell you that China, India and Mexico just pump the "original" trinkets out and that's just the way it is. Original Trading Post gets 2 stars because they had a lot of stuff and the staff was pleasant. read more

Original Trading Post - Tourist in a tourist town - Jewelry Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Ok do you need souvenirs? How about authentic Native American or Mexican wares you need to stop here. Authentic Native America jewelry comes its a certificate of authenticity. In a world of knock-offs this guarantees you're getting the real thing. There is enough of a selection to find something! Set up in a building built in the late 1800 It's packed floor to ceiling with a huge selection. There was a great selection of jewelry, clothings, souvenirs, blankets, inlaid knives - including a titanium one with a number of inlaid stones and an equally beautiful set of turquoise inlaid steak knives. One nice thing about this store is it's been in business for over 50 years and doesn't have "everything 50% off today". Prices are appropriately priced - a refreshing change. Our purchase today was small, but gave us more than a few Christmas ideas. read more

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We've been here multiple times and purchased beautiful jewelry and fun things for kids. Highly recommend. Great service and reasonable pricing! read more

Great shop to grab some Santa Fe souvenirs. Mr & I stocked up on chile spice mixes as we couldn't get enough of the spicy foods we enjoyed Also had a hat the Mr totally loved but it was alas, too large Tons of clothing, pottery, turquoise jewelry of all kinds & fancy-stone-handle knives. It's impossible to walk away without a little something or three! read more

Excellent spot to buy some souvenirs ,pottery ,jewelry and a host of other items . We were in the restaurant across the street and ventured here on a whim and left with a bag full of goodies . The plethora of items on display is not only handmade but also sourced from local tribes and regions in the state. The lady who was helping us was extremely knowledgeable and showed us different kinds of artifacts and how to differentiate between the different pottery styles based on styles of paintings . The pottery section was my favorite and I had a hard time picking just one but settled for a beautiful vase , which they double wrapped as I was worried it might end up breaking during my transit . The jewellery section is also huge and needless to say I got some stuff there too. We also purchased small souvenirs and knick-knacks and I feel most stuff was very genuinely priced. The store is huge and hence you get lots of variety and space to browse . The staff is friendly and knowledgeable , though I did feel that they were overbearing at times as I did not get a moment to browse by myself without someone checking up on me every few minutes. read more

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This store definitely has the space to accommodate a variety of souvenirs (which ranges from T-shirts, key chains, shot glasses, etc) to expertly designed pottery (from gigantic ones you can put in your garden and teeny ones you can put on your bookshelf). They also have Western-style suede and leather jackets, long skirts and belts. I saw a dark brown leather belt with turquoise and metal adornment on it for $89. Also, one side of the store is devoted entirely to selling jewelry. Yes, lots of it with turquoise in it. I came here for the post cards. 6 for $1, or 20 cents each. My cousin bought 6, and with 3 postcards in my hand, I went to the cashier, and she didn't even bother to ring me up. "it's free, hon; if you want, you can split the cost with her" (pointing to my cousin) WOW. I know it's only a total of 60 cents, but I didn't think there was anything FREE in this world anymore. YAY for Free stuff! read more

Such nice people! So helpful! I loved the music that was playing! Made me want to shop, linger and enjoy the atmosphere.

Super helpful and friendly staff! We actually ended up getting a whole bunch of info on the different kinds of pottery that the shop sells and the tribes they buy from. read more

EXCELLENT store. One of the best for souveniors/indian pottery in Santa Fe. Located right in the plaza. I was HIGHLY impressed with the friendly staff here, who were so willing to help and explain to me information about the pottery and jewelery I was interested in. Caren and the owner/supervisor (I can't remember her name!) were so helpful and nice. I loved that all of the pottery and jewelry was absolutely authentic (they even provide certification). The store really had every type of souvenior you could ask for. Great things for kids. I purchased artist pottery and real turqoise earrings for 60% off the asking price. This is the BEST store and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Santa Fe! read more

This is an amazing jewlery store. Almost everything is native made. I found everything I was looking for. My assistant, Victoria was funny and really helpful. She gave us great suggestions about styles. She explained everything well including knowing the tribes that the pieces were made by. I loved the place and had a great experiance. The locatin is great. Right in Santa Fe. Amazing! read more

This store had a lot of great things. Margo helped us and she was wonderful. We were there with two other couples and we all found several items. Worth stopping in read more

I was in Santa Fe for a day and found this to be the best place to shop. The prices were great and so was the staff! Matt, who worked with me was very patient read more

Beautiful and comfortable women's clothing for decent prices! Victoria was super sweet and helpful!

Probably the best store in Santa Fe. They have a little bit of everything: Native American pottery and jewelry, ladies and men's clothing, lots of little souvenirs, and curiosities. The best part is the staff though. Nicest people in the world. I love Maryann (though she no longer works there), Pam, Matt, Joey, and Joanie. So easy to deal with and shop. Special discounts for locals, I love this store!! read more

We visited Santa Fe in October and they were really great to deal with. I got a lot of gifts taken care of there. I also bought a beautiful bag for myself. I loved it and every time I wore it received many compliments. Unfortunately, it started tearing 6 weeks later. I called and they refunded the entire amount of the purchase. They were fabulous to deal with. I am bummed about the purse but I'm going to use the refund to see if a leather repair shop can save it. read more

Be careful of how store employees charge you for your items. Bought two sets of earrings that should have been less then $30.00 combined with tax but they over charged for $46.00. The jewelry is nice and set at a good deal, just be careful when it comes to purchase price. read more

The BEST store in Santa Fe for Southwestern style ladies clothing. HUGE selection and prices are not STUPID tourist prices. Staff is top notch with helping find the perfect outfit. I live in Albuquerque but travel to the Original Trading Post in S.F. for my S.W. outfits. Maryann, Karen and Janice are the best! read more

The best store in Downtown Santa Fe. They have everything: jewelry, pottery, a huge selection on women's clothing, toys, curiosities, stuff for the home, gifts, etc. The staff is by far the nicest you'll find. The manager gave us an extra $20 off our purchase of a couple of skirts and a belt. I love this store and i will def come back here! read more