Sales of handmade Native American crafts and jewelry are estimated to generate a $1 billion annually. And a Navajo-owned shop in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale has just opened a second location in another Southwest city — also known for its renowned art scene.
Home to more than 250 galleries and studios, Santa Fe is widely considered the nation’s third-largest art market — behind New York City and Los Angeles. Hence why owners of the original Native Art Market in Scottsdale at 7215 E. Main St. decided to unveil a brick-and-mortar there in New Mexico.
The new storefront at 125 E. Water St. sits only a block south of the iconic Spanish colonial era plaza in downtown Santa Fe. The National Historic Landmark has turned into a world-famous hub for the arts over the course of centuries…