Travel Gifts & Finds:
Navajo Nation
Note: When purchasing Navajo items, it is best to buy direct from the maker, if possible. Many sellers can be found through social media. While some trading companies partner with natives and do give fair compensation, others do not, and it is important to buy from the right retailer to ensure Navajos are properly compensated for their works.
“Travel Gifts & Finds” is a curated collection of discoveries from my journeys and ideas I found later—each item a small piece of a place, a memory, or a moment worth sharing. Through clickable photo thumbnails, you can explore ideas for meaningful souvenirs, thoughtful gifts, or personal keepsakes—whether it’s something to send home when your suitcase is full or a way to revisit a destination long after you’ve returned. From local treats to unique objects, this space is designed to inspire connection, generosity of supporting other businesses*, and the joy of bringing a little bit of the world into everyday life.
Machine-woven blanket designed by Naiomi Glasses
Navajo-made silver & turquoise earrings
“The Modern Navajo Kitchen” cookbook
Nike x Di’orr Greenwood (Navajo skateboarder) sneaker collab
Blue Bird flour for recipes like frybread
Blue corn seeds — fun to grow and use for recipes
Grow your own Juniper Tree
Grow your own Pinon Tree
Ralph Lauren Collab with Navajo designers like Naiomi Glasses
Art by Ronald Chee
Pinon nuts
Dried juniper berry (ghost bead) bracelet
Womens low-cut moccasins
Womens no-button moccasins
Womens legging wrap moccasins
Infants moccasins
Kids & Infants no-button moccasins
Mens low cut moccasins
Pendleton dog collar
Pendleton dog leash
Pendleton dog jacket
Machine-woven rug designed by Naiomi Glasses
Hand-woven Navajo rug
Hand-woven Navajo rug from the Heard Museum
Pendleton “Spider Rock” blanket
Pendleton “Four Corners” blanket
Navajo-inspired earrings from Amazon
“Sharing the Skies: Navajo Astronomy” book
“Code Talker” book
“Diné: A History of the Navajos” book
“Navaho Indian Myths” book
Arizona nature set
Cactus of Arizona field guide
Navajo-made earrings
Navajo-made bracelet
Navajo-made bracelet
“Navajo Nation 1950: Traditional Life in Photographs” book
“One Nation One Year: A Navajo photographer’s 365-day journey into a world of discovery, life, and hope” book
Navajo-made hats
Rodeo (a popular Navajo sport) shirt from Amazon
“Canyon Dreams: A basketball season on the Navajo Nation” book. Basketball is a popular sport for the Navajo.
Tribal-inspired design basketball from Amazon. Basketball is a popular sport for the Navajo.
*Disclaimer: The items featured in “Travel Gifts & Finds” are shared for inspiration purposes only. All images (thumbnails) are sourced directly from other websites and link to listings. I am not affiliated with, sponsored by, or in partnership with any of these sellers or brands, and I do not receive compensation for featuring their products. This section simply highlights travel gift ideas I personally find interesting, along with information on where they can be purchased. Please note that I am not responsible for any issues related to purchases made from third-party sellers, including but not limited to product quality, shipping, delivery, returns, or customer service. Any concerns or disputes should be directed to the respective seller or retailer.