teec nos pos trading post

Stopped here and couldn't believe the items available. I would have liked to spend more time here. I have wanted a Navajo Kachina doll for many years and what better place to get it from. These were off in another room which I was very interested in but didn't want to have to ask the price for each thing. I understand they are works of art. But if you can't see what their names are or how much they are with out someone picking each thing up. After looking at many stores I learned that their prices vary from 30 to thousands of dollars. Just didn't have the time maybe next time. We did get a Hopi doll at the Grand Canyon gift shop that had a signed paper of it authenticity and artist name. But wasn't expecting it.

This is a small store at a gas station. Most of the authentic Indian items for purchase are behind a door that is easy to miss. We almost walked out of the store but happened to notice the door and opened it to discover a lot of hand-made and very expensive items. If you are willing to spend a lot of money for gifts or to buy an authentic Indian artifact - come here. However, for an average traveler, I would suggest going for a slightly cheaper alternative like we did - a small Indian store in Aztec, NM.

Expect to have some native American elderly lady come up to you in the parking lot and ask you to buy 2 necklaces for $20. She said it was genuine turquoise, but I don't really know.Anyway, the inside of the trading post was awesome, with some really nice things to buy and very nice people to sell you them! We particularly enjoyed hearing history told by the gentleman in the big cowboy hat with a handle bar mustache behind the counter. If you're going to the Four Corners, this shop is just a small jaunt by where you'd turn to see that attraction. Neat restroom facilities, too!

A nice place to stop- very busy when we were there. It is an operating trading post serving the areas residents with food basics. Excellent rug room, don't miss it.

Unless you are interested in viewing Navajo rugs in the secured area to the right as you go in, I did not find much of interest here. However on the positive, it is in a remote area and does provide a place to stretch, get gas for the car (and air for $1 if your tires are low), and clean restrooms are available along with a covered picnic area.The property is also a general store with food items and a meat counter. You could find items for a picnic, but choices are limited and I thought prices high (bananas $.99/pound). The place also sells items like pots and pans.I have been to many Trading Posts in the Southwest and this is far from my favorite. I agree with Alissa H's earlier post that a stop at Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site (the oldest continuously operating trading post in the Navajo Nation dating back to 1878) just west of Ganado, AZ on SR 264 has much more to see and do such as a collection of western art and the history and importance of the trading post in the Southwest.

This was a leg stretching stop on our way to Cortez, CO. The trading post, established in 1905, continues to be a buyer and a seller of wool and mohair, weaving supplies and finished rugs. It is interesting to walk the shop's aisles but you shouldn't leave without asking to visit the Rug Room behind the front counter. There are rugs from a number of Navajo weavers representing many different styles. Additionally, there are baskets, jewelry and other Native American works of art available for sale. We were surprised by the high quality and truly unique designs of many of the baskets. A nice feature of the trading post is that most items includes a tag that shows the name of the artist, some information about him or her, and often a photo of the artist, usually holding the item you now have in hand. Your level of interest in Native American art will determine your length of stay but an hour goes by quickly.

If you're going to the Navajo Nation and you want to see a touristy-ist trading post this is your place. The building itself is beautiful, there are picnic tables and bathrooms. But be very clear asking if the merchandise is really Navajo, if you care. A better trading post to see is Hubbell which is a National Historic Site in Ganado, Arizona or Toadlena which has a fantastic museum dedicated to the origin of Navajo weaving on the reservation. Both of these have super fabulous rug rooms if you like Navajo weaving.

Don't drive by this trading post. It has everything inside. You can imagine the Indians and other traders stopping by to trade goods with the shop owners. And they still do!!

From the moment the smiling gentleman opened the door saying, "Welcome to Teec nos Pas Trading Post!" to the time we left (almost an hour later) we were entertained and educated by the great people who worked the trading post. They have a huge variety of goods from standard C - Store fare to wool and fiber arts to jewelry, Native American foods (blue corn, etc.), and a huge selection of herbs and medicines and books. The whole family had a great time and we left with some fun souvenirs. Worth the stop if you are driving by.

Please don't drive by this trading post. It is a low-slung, somewhat run-down grocery/gas station/trading post in the middle of the dusty, desert landscape of the Four Corners Area. If you are interested in run-of-the-mill "souvenirs", perhaps this store is not for you. If however, you admire and lust after fabulous Teec Nos Pos hand woven Navajo carpets and other artistic crafts, this is the place where you step on the brakes and STOP. Inside, it looks like a mom and pop grocery and you could simply leave with lunch makings…BUT ASK TO SEE THE RUG ROOM which is behind a closed door near the check out counter. You may end up spending quite some time here looking at the beautiful woven carpets and talking with a very helpful and friendly clerk who knows all of the weavers. Ask to see any of the weaving you fancy but also ask so see the work of the young teen artist whose work rivals any of the adults. Trust me values here are great.The people here are knowledgeable and patient, answering any and all questions you may have. You are not obligated to buy anything but if you do, you will not be sorry! All rugs etc. come with a history and photos of the artist who created your piece. Enjoy!

This is one of those places we'd generally drive right by, but a friend had told us how fascinating it is.Although there's the standard tourist items generally found on reservations, there's also lots of real quality items here. We bought several hand-woven rugs, a beautiful wooden flute, and some other items, treasures all!Their prices are below most other trading posts and the selection of hand-made items by local Tribal members was exceptional. The most interesting room is dark, behind a closed door. But we knew to ask and a sales woman was glad to show us in. That's where we found the quality rugs, baskets, sand paintings and a wonderful display of traditional flutes.We also bought a small plastic jar of Pinon Salve with Osha. It is the best ever for dry and crusty skin. We'll buy a large jar the next time we are in the area!Our Hints: Ask to shop in the closed room (on the right side of the showroom). And find the Pinon Salve at the checkout counter.

This is one of those great little trading posts scattered throughout the Navajo reservation that is so worth visiting. Exquisite Navajo rugs and baskets can be found in the back room, Blue Bird flour can be bought in the store, and you can gas up before you hit the road to your next destination. Take a break and stop in on your way to Four Corners Monument.

On a recent bus tour in September scheduled stop and I wanted some authentic Native American souvenirs. I was not disappointed. The exquisite weaving in both rugs and baskets was amazing. Was able to acquire some truly beautiful works of art. Stopping here was refreshing after all the junky touristy trap trinkets. Also had some authentic Navajo fry bread. True taste of the Southwest.

This Trading post has a wide assortment of Indian Arts & Crafts, Posters and post cards of Indian Lore, Maps, and snacks. It is also the local general store for the area Indian tribe so there is an assortment of the typical day to day items such as pots, pans and other cooking utensils, as well as a butcher, selling mutton and other meats and a variety of other food staples. If you have never been to a western trading post or are visiting the four corners monument it is worth a stop over for a cold drink and to see what is to be had at the trading post.

There are very few options in this area for a quick stop. This is located a few minutes from the Four Corners Monument and has some worthwhile items for a road trip.