Cherokee Images: Bringing Cherokee culture to the world.
Cherokee Images began many years ago, when the internet was in its infancy, as a website to document Cherokee culture and daily life, as experienced by one Cherokee family, my family. It had multiple iterations, continuing to grow and change, until it became a respected repository of information, songs, stories and images that resonated with Cherokees and non-Cherokees alike.
The goal of Cherokee Images, was and remains, to celebrate the spirit, vitality and compassion of the Cherokee people. With this in mind, it seemed appropriate that the next step in the Cherokee Images evolution would be to go beyond being just a repository of information, but to involve and support Cherokee families and communities. We also wanted to preserve and promote Cherokee culture by finding a way to reward those who remembered the old ways, and yet encourage exploration and incorporation of today’s Cherokee Nation as part of a global community.
In 2013 the Etsy Cherokee Images store was opened. We began with just a few offerings and today offer an impressive diversity of art and design. Every single item in our store is made, created or conceptualized by a Cherokee Nation tribal member. We provide direct support to Cherokee families by paying Cherokee individuals a fair price for their ingenuity and creativity. In return, all we ask is that whatever they create remains steeped in Cherokee culture. We have not been disappointed. An unexpected benefit has been a renaissance of traditional Cherokee crafts in some communities, revitalized for a modern world.
As in the past, Cherokee Images continues to showcase the beauty of the Cherokee people and culture. Now, thanks to the Etsy Cherokee Images store, others around the world have the opportunity to share in that culture by owning handmade and hand selected items that reflect accurately the Cherokee spirit. Whether you are Cherokee or non-Cherokee, it is our hope you find something at Cherokee Images that warms your soul