Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc.

Welcome to Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc.

It all begins with a basket. As you turn it over in your hands, a kind voice mentions it was made from hundreds of strands of river cane. Each strand was cut, scraped, and worked with while damp––a Cherokee technique thousands of years old. The Cherokee salesperson smiles. You note the tag with the artist’s name, which leads to the artist’s story. And that leads to the Bird Clan mask carved in buckeye. And the etched pottery made from local clay.

Part shopping experience, part gallery dedicated to the preservation of Cherokee’s craftsmanship and skill, Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc. promotes the work of over 350 Cherokee artisan members. Since 1946, Cherokee’s artistry has been evident on every shelf and in every display.

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Plan Your Visit

Location & Contact Info

645 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719 828.497.3103
Website: http://quallaartsandcrafts.org

Hours

January 16 – February

Mon-Sat: 8 am – 4:30 pm; Sun: Closed

March – December

Mon – Sat: 8 am – 5 pm; Sun: 8 – 4:30
Dec 26 – Dec 29:  8 am – 4:30 pm

Holidays & Closures

Thanksgiving Day: Closed
Christmas Eve Noon – Christmas Day: Closed
Dec 30 – Jan 15:  Closed for Inventory

Admission

Showroom and gallery are FREE and open to the public during business hours.

A collage of four images: a smiling woman holding colorful handcrafted bags, a detailed handmade basket on a rock by water, and a wooden carving of a deer in a natural setting.

Cherokee Awaits.