The Hopi are an indigenous people inhabiting their ancestral lands, nearly 4,000 square miles of high arid terrain, in North Central Arizona. Within this vast area, the main villages cling to three rocky mesas. The Hopi people consider themselves dry land farmers but in addition, they are accomplished artists and crafts people.
The Hopi learned metal working from the Spanish. During the 1940's the Hopi developed a unique style called overlay.
Find an exquisite collection of unique handcrafted Hopi overlay sterling silver jewelry items.
Their work speaks for itself but we want you to know something about the silversmiths, as people.
Southwest Traditions is an online store which springs from the love of two people for our friends at the Hopi, Acoma, and Zuni Pueblos and their traditions.