6 Indigenous and Native-Owned Businesses in Pike Place Market
At Pike Place Market, we are proud to support and uplift Native and Indigenous-owned businesses that are an integral part of our vibrant community.
In this blog, you’ll discover the talented Indigenous artists, makers, and entrepreneurs who sell their work at the Market, as well as shops that carry authentic, Native-created goods.
We encourage you to shop mindfully and seek out genuine Native art that directly supports the communities and creators behind it.
Read on to explore where to find delicious, Indigenous-sourced foods, one-of-a-kind artwork, jewelry, and meaningful ways to connect with Native culture at Pike Place Market and beyond.
Emmett Watson’s Oyster bar
In 2024, Brian Trask (Oglala Lakota) became the owner of Emmett Watson’s Oyster Bar, a historic restaurant in Pike Place Market designated as Seattle’s first oyster bar. Since taking over, Brian has made a powerful change—sourcing clams, salmon, and most oysters from Indigenous suppliers, with a goal to eventually source all food products locally.
This Native American Heritage Month, stop by Emmett Watson’s Oyster Bar and enjoy $2 Agate Pearl Oysters sourced from the Suquamish Tribe. Let’s celebrate tradition, sustainability, and incredible flavor!
Art by Harmony
Harmony Hoss (Tlingit) is a self-taught artist of more than 25 years who sells original paintings, ink prints, beadwork, and jewelry at her booth in our Crafts Market. You can find intricate animal motifs and colorful landscapes dominating the beautiful imagery of her work. Find Harmony at Pike Place Market Tuesdays through Thursdays, or shop online!
Kaigani Craft
Jacinthe Demmert (Haida) learned Haida basketry from her mother, and Haida formline art from her father. She launched her business in 2018 to share her love of weaving and formline design. Find her cedar bark baskets, jewelry, and hand-painted fabrics on her table at Pike Place Market.
Minda Arts
Carlos Mota of Minda Arts is an indigenous artist from Tzintzuntzan, Mexico. He specializes in wood-burned art, charcoal drawings, and clay modeling. His intricate and detailed work reflects his deep connection to his heritage and his dedication to his craft. Carlos began selling in Pike Place Market in the summer of 2024. Find him in our Handmade Craft Market.
Native American Silversmith
Joshua Marceau (Flathead) of Native American Silversmith came to Pike Place Market as an accomplished silversmith whose work had been shown in galleries across the United States. Selling in person at Pike Place Market allows him to connect directly with customers, sharing the history, lore, and unique characteristics of each gemstone. Through Native American Silversmith, Joshua hopes to bring greater recognition to Indigenous craftsmanship in Seattle’s vibrant arts scene, offering a meaningful connection to Native artistry within the marketplace.
WithTheRain
For more than a decade, Rayana White (Tsimshian/Haida) has created original fleece boot liners that are sure to power you through the wet and cold winters of the Pacific Northwest. She makes her products from upcycled materials, using recycled sweaters for the tops of the SLUGS fleece rain boot liners and preloved t-shirts for her Two Summer Tunic Dresses. Find her extensive selection of prints and patterns in our Handmade Crafts Market.
Businesses Selling Native Art
Visit the following businesses, both in the Market and amongst our neighbors, to find works representing Native tribes, both local and nationwide:
The Raven’s Nest
Amongst an array of culturally authentic products, The Raven’s Nest carries handmade sculptural art and jewelry made primarily by local Native Coast Salish craftspeople. Find delicately crafted jewelry, art, carved goods, and more in their Pike Place Market shop.
Steinbrueck Native Gallery
Committed to sharing artwork made exclusively by Native people, this gallery houses fine art pieces of both traditional and contemporary artists. Find stone sculptures, wood carvings, sterling silver, jewelry, and more down the street from the Market on Western Avenue and Lenora Street.