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Historic Blue Ridge

Qualla Arts & Crafts

Courtesy Cherokee Historical Association

Since its founding in 1946, Qualla Arts and Crafts Co-op has become one of the most successful Native American craft cooperatives in the country. A non-profit organization, the co-op sells high quality, hand-made crafts by the more than 300 Cherokee artisans who are its members. Visitors can purchase baskets, pottery, woodcarving, bead work, jewelry, dolls, blowguns and many other craft items. High quality is ensured by a selection committee and the approval of the entire co-operative membership.

An exhibit room provides information on craft traditions through displays of raw materials, photographs of the process of creation, and examples of work. There is a large display of historical baskets, masks, pottery, finger-weaving and woodcarving.

For more than fifty years, the co-op has helped Cherokee craft traditions survive by holding high standards for quality and by providing year-round income for Cherokee crafts people.

Hours of Operation
June – August: 8 am to 7 pm
September – May: 8 am to 4:30 pm

Admission Fees
There is no charge for admission.
*Prices are subject to change without notice & from what is listed on this website.

Location

Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual
645 Tsali Boulevard
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9193
quallart@dnet.net
www.cherokee-nc.com/qualla_intro.php