Handmade Crafts, Woven With Story
Gadugi Crafts is a Native American crafting studio and marketplace where beadwork, basketry, pottery, walking sticks, and painting are made by hand by Cherokee artisans — each piece carrying the spirit of "gadugi," working together for the good of the community.
Six Traditions, One Studio
Every category is handled by an artisan who has spent years — sometimes decades — perfecting their craft.
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Working Together For the Good of the Community
"Gadugi" is a Cherokee word describing people coming together to work for a common purpose. Our studio carries that name forward — every purchase supports a working artisan, keeps traditional techniques alive, and strengthens the Cherokee community here in Tahlequah.
Read Our StoryEvery basket, every bead, every carved stick carries a piece of who we are. When you buy from Gadugi Crafts, you're not just buying a product — you're supporting a tradition.
The Artisans Behind Every Piece
Keli Oosahwee and Joseph Price are the primary artisans behind every piece — and we welcome collaborations with other Cherokee artisans too.
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