
Photos courtesy of Cherokee Historical Association.
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Activities & Interests
Qualla Arts and Crafts
Visitors to Cherokee, North Carolina will find top-quality, handmade Cherokee work at the Qualla Arts and Crafts gallery. Baskets, pottery, woodcarving, bead work, jewelry, masks, dolls, and other items of Cherokee traditional art are offered for sale, and photos of the artists at work are displayed in the exhibit room.
The non-profit cooperative provides a place for Cherokee artists and craftspeople to market their creations. In so doing, it also encourages the preservation of the many craft traditions and promotes quality traditional work.
With more than 300 members, Qualla Arts & Crafts is one of the most successful Native American crafts cooperatives in the country. For more than sixty years, the cooperative has helped Cherokee craft traditions survive by holding high standards for quality and by providing year-round income for Cherokee craft artisans.
Hours of Operation
June-August: 8 am - 7 pm (Monday-Saturday) and 9 am - 5 pm on Sundays
September-May: 8 am - 5 pm (Monday-Sunday)
Hours of operation are subject to change. Contact directly for most current information.
Admission Fees
There is no charge for admission.
Location
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc.
645 Tsali Boulevard
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9193
Qualla Arts and Crafts
645 Tsali Boulevard
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9193
Qualla Arts and Crafts
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