"I never come to Washington, DC without stopping by here. I am always delighted that it still exists. Never go away
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THROWBACK THURSDAY:
A Page From The Past
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Gerald Nailor, 1938, painting mural "Deer Stalking" on the south wall of The Indian Craft Shop.
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STORE HOURS
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Open on Saturday,
May 21, 2016
10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
The Indian Craft Shop is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m., and the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Shop is closed on federal holidays.
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VISITING US
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A photo ID is needed for entrance to the building. During weekdays, visitors may use either the
C Street or E Street entrances (E Street is closer for Metro riders). Handicap access ramps are available at both entrances. During Saturday hours, visitors must use the C Street entrance.
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Public Transportation
Farragut West (Blue, Orange, and Silver Line) and Farragut North (Red Line) are the closest metro stops. It is a six-block walk, or you can ride an 80 or S1 bus to 19th and C streets. There is metered parking on the street and several parking lots within a few blocks.
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CONTACT US
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(202) 208-4056
E-mail
Website
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MAY IS HERE, bringing richer, greener landscapes, Mother's Day, AND Artie Yellowhorse with her spring trunk jewelry show, AND Terry O'Brien with her beaded amulet bags! We hope all of you have a wonderful May and we look forward to seeing you in the Shop and "virtually" through our online store.
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL WAY OF COMMEMORATING MOTHER'S DAY ON SUNDAY, MAY 8 
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Storyteller figure by Mary Small, Jemez
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ARTIE YELLOWHORSE TRUNK JEWELRY SHOW -- MAY 11 AND 12 AND TERRY O'BRIEN WITH HER BEADED AMULET BAG NECKLACES -- MAY 12
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 We are so glad to welcome Artie Yellowhorse (Navajo) this spring for a TWO DAY trunk jewelry show. This way, you have more opportunity to make it in for one of the days...or even make it in for both! All jewelry will be on display for the full two days and Artie will be present to meet and greet each day from noon - 4:00 p.m.
Artie and her daughters Desiree and Leilani have been very excited about the beautiful American-mined turquoise from Nevada mines and other new stones including an especially deep blue lapis around which they have been designing jewelry. Be sure to make it in to see all of the new stone settings and designs in addition to the classic "Sunrise" silver jewelry line many of you enjoy.
Take a look at our current selection of Artie Yellowhorse Designs on our online store and learn more about the Yellowhorse family.
 We also very much look forward to welcoming back Terrill Hooper O'Brien (Mohawk) who will join us on Thursday, May 12 from noon - 4 p.m. Terry will share a beading demonstration, her latest in beaded amulet bag necklaces... and of course her stories that light up the room! Stories include her travels and the special people she meets along the way, and also the insights and inspiration that seem to be never-ending and infuse each and every bag she designs and creates. Terry has named and numbered every bag she has made and she is now well over the 600s in bag creation. In every 50th bag, she includes a strawberry theme in honor of the traditional strawberry ceremonies and festivals of her Mohawk Nation. See Terry's current work on our online store and learn more about Terry O'Brien on our Artist Bio page.
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WHAT'S NEW IN THE SHOP AND ONLINE!
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SPOTLIGHT ON: BANDOLIER BAGS
We've recently received an "Octopus Bag" from Tammy Owens (Tlingit) and so now we have TWO most wonderful bandolier-style bags in the Shop - each quite different from the other!
And what is a Bandolier Bag, you ask?
Bandolier Bags have been noted as elaborately decorated bags that have wide straps and are worn across the shoulders. In the Anishinaabeg
We are lucky to have a Bandolier style bag by Katrina Mitten (Miami), entitled "Honoring My Husband's People," which depicts Mississipian Mounds Spider imagery in recognition of the legend of how the spider brought fire to the people.
In contrast to the dark background of Katrina's Bandolier Bag, Tammy Owens has created her 'Octopus' bag with a white trade cloth background that is decorated with floral patterns of cut glass beads in soft, light colors. Tammy's Bandolier Bag has a shape depicting the tentacles of an octopus and is referred to as an "Octopus Bag." It is said some of the earliest Octopus bags originated in the mid-1800s among the Cree and quickly became popular among the Northwest Coast Tlingit trade routes.
Bandolier Bags can be used today for events or displayed on a wall in an entryway foyer - we are very proud to have two great examples of contemporary Bandolier Bags. Take a closer look on our online store.
KEEP AN EYE OUT ON OUR ONLINE STORE
We are always busy adding items to our web store so be sure to check it out often! And, it's just ALWAYS a good time to come in and see what's new! Come on in and take a look and also check out our New Additions page often to see all of the items most recently added to the online store.
TAKE A LOOK... AT A GREAT BOOK - HOT OFF THE PRESS!
Well, no sooner are we reducing our book selection that we are actually adding to it! As many of you know, there have been very few titles that have covered the walrus tusk ivory carvers of St. Lawrence Island and now there is one that is very comprehensive on the carvers of the village of Savoonga. Bruce Bartholomew has published a "heavy and full book" (!) of more than 500 pages, including information and photos of carvers and carvings from the 1940s through 2014. In learning about the carvers and seeing the work, readers also learn of the Yupik culture and the relationship of the land and the people of this remote area. Check it out on our web store. While most of our carvings are from the village of Gambell on St. Lawrence Island, many of you will recognize styles and some family names at Savoonga as well.
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DISPLAY IDEAS IN YOUR HOME AND OFFICE
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Please join us and share your photos of displays in your home or office. Email images to indiancraftshop@guestservices.com. A "display" can be any size, from an arrangement of just a few pieces to a larger exhibit of a whole room or wall display. We will not disclose the origin of any of the images, so they will be "anonymous" collections or displays.
Take a look at our Pinterest board board and keep sending your photos! We will soon offer all images as a regular feature addition on our web page too!
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO ORDER ONLINE
AND PICK UP IN THE SHOP?
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If you would like to order online and pick up in the Shop, please fill in your "Ship To" address as the Shop's street address - 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20240. This way, the appropriate DC sales tax will be charged and we can then credit your shipping cost back to your method of payment after the online sale goes through. In the "Comment" section of your order, let us know that you will be picking up the order and we'll have it ready for you!
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OPEN SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016
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Our "Third Saturday" opening this month is May 21, and we are open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you!
Thank you for supporting the arts-We truly appreciate you!
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WHAT'S NEW AT THE INTERIOR MUSEUM - INTERIOR MUSEUM PROGRAMS
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 Kenilworth: Where Botany Meets History
Wednesday, May 4
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Rachel Carson Room
Once the largest aquatic garden in the nation, the rare and exotic plant species found there still offer a unique view into how plants and the natural environment shape human history. Join Chief of Interpretation Vince Vaise to hear how a one-armed Civil War veteran transformed a swamp into a "Garden of Eden." Learn about the famous Victoria Regia lily that grows at an inch per hour with leaves of over 18 feet and discover the sacred relationships between the lotus and some Eastern religions.
 Migratory Birds in a Changing Climate
Wednesday, June 1
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Rachel Carson Room
Recent climate change is influencing the behavior and ecology of species worldwide. Join the Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Program Climate Change Coordinator Dr. Eleanora Babij and learn about how these changes are affecting migratory birds.
Special Assistance - For those in need of special assistance (such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired) or inquiries regarding the accessible entrance, please notify museum staff at (202) 208-4743 in advance of the program. Special needs will be accommodated whenever possible.
Building Access - All adults must present a photo ID to enter the building. All visitors will be subject to security screenings, including bag and parcel checks.
Location - The Rachel Carson Room is located next to the basement cafeteria of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240.
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