WELCOME
to Native Arts Trading
We specialize
in custom hand made Native American art (Plains, Apache, Woodlands,
Plateau, Basin, etc), traditional beadwork, clothing, regalia of
the North American Indian, museum replicas, weapons and artifacts,
collectibles and restoration (from the 1700's to the early 1900's)
Much of our
work is sent back to collectors in the States and also to clients
worldwide. This also includes many native people, museums, corporations
and the film / theatre industry.
Our intent
is to offer custom made pieces that will produce heirlooms for generations
to come. We create art on an individual basis by honoring that person
with a visionary process - combined with research. This honors the
traditions of the past and the present.
Sharon is
very proud of her Native American roots and Cherokee heritage. At
this time, she is not enrolled with the Cherokee Nation.
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When making
a piece for a client, we utilize authentic and traditional materials
combined with complete love and care. Each piece is hand sewn using
glass beads, smoked or brain tanned skins, traditional designs,
earth pigment paints, and fringes are all cut by hand. We use old
seed beads from the 1800's and early 1900's for certain projects.
Love and energy to protect and honor is incorporated into each creation.
We take extreme
care when replicating a piece by researching it thoroughly. Sharon
also leans heavily on stories and experiences she has been told
while living with Native Americans in Arizona, Wyoming, Texas and
Alaska
Whether it
is a headdress, war shirt, leggings, pipe bag, possible bag, beaded
saddle blankets, etc., we painstakingly age each piece to provide
and authentic old appearance as though it was originally from the
1800's.
Although we
do not have a walk-in store, when in Scotland - please stop by and
visit us (please call for an appointment).
If you would
like to discuss any of the items or would like to discuss having
any item(s) custom made - we would love to hear from you.
Sharon and
Barry