ABOUT TRADERS HITCHING POST
We are located in Matlacha, (mat-la-shay) a small rustic Southwest Florida fishing village. One of several coastal barrier islands where the Calusa Indians made it their home during the 1500-1700’s. Matlacha is still one of the last, non-commercially developed islands along the coast of Southwest Florida.
Traders has the distinction of being the oldest gallery on Matlacha and Pine Island, serving loyal customers here in Southwest Florida for more than forty (40) year’s. Traders opened in Cape Coral, in 1977 and even prior to that had a history of buying and selling Native American jewelry and art elsewhere.
Historically once a year (Late September-early October) we depart on an annual buying trip to the southwest, visiting with old friends and new. In search of the best handcrafted pieces we can find. Many of our pieces are made and signed by well known artists. As well as buying from the artists themselves, we have a distinguished history of buying from other credible well established traders and even past turquoise mine owners.
We have beautiful handcrafted Traditional style jewelry along with exceptional handmade Contemporary styles.
We are confident you will be to fine something you like while visiting our store or web site. If you don’t find it here, that doesn’t mean we don’t have it. Looking for something specific, you can always e-mail us or call us at, (239) 283-4040 when calling please mention you are calling because of our web site. We are ready and eager to help you in your search for a fine gift for a loved one or the collectors piece you can’t be without.
Keep in mind with smart phones and tablets, we have the ability to e-mail and message photos of specific pieces of interest.
We Hope to See You Soon… Here in beautiful Downtown Matlacha, FL.
If your thinking of “Traders Hitching Post” before Hurricane IAN, this was it.. Inside
If your thinking of “Traders Hitching Post” before Hurricane IAN, this was it.. Outside
Buckles and Belts Now and Then ..
Discover New Secrets Inside Traders – Featuring More Inventory and Better Parking, after a Devastating Hurricane IAN
Informative video with Owner, Cindee Tolliver
this video was done at our previous location in Matlacha, Florida. Since hurricane IAN, we now finally have a larger location with better parking just down the street.
Traders Hitching Post (new address)
4547 Pine Island Rd NW, Unit C
Matlacha FL 33993
Ph. 239-283-4040
MATLACHA, Fla. — Post Hurricane IAN, Businesses like Traders Hitching Post are back and welcoming you to come shop. Business owners say they’ve had to move locations just to stay open.
FAQ
Are your pieces sterling Silver
Yes, it’s all handcrafted from US 92.5 Sterling Silver. The only exceptions would be the few pieces that are gold and silver combinations or an odd copper piece of jewelry.
Who Makes The Jewelry
Most of what you’ll find at Traders is either Navajo, Zuni, Santa Domingo and Hopi. From time to time we may also have pieces by the Laguna, Apachee, Cherokee, Ojibwa and others.
Are You Open Year Round
Yes, for the most part. If we close, it would be for one of our buying trips in late September or early October. If you’re planning a trip around that time just give us a call and check.
Do You Make The Jewelry
No, it’s all made by Native Americans, (American Indians) in the Southwestern United States, Generally the four corners region, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah. We do have the ability to make pieces here but the main thing we do here is an occasional repair for our customers.
Do You Have Pottery or Kachina Dolls
Yes, we have a variety of Native American art. various styles of handcrafted Pottery, Kachina Dolls, Fetish Carvings, Baskets, Rattles, Dream Catchers, Flutes and more …
Do you Have Antiques
Not generally, it’s more often we would have a few vintage pieces. We do have some Guy Harvey and other pieces from the late 30’s and early 40’s on display, (not for sale).
