Chester E. Lewis began trading with the Hopi and Navajo Indians in 1933. At the time, this was the first business off the Hopi & Navajo Reservation on state highway 77 North, in Holbrook, Arizona. In 1949, Chester built the famous Wigwam Motel in northeastern Arizona on old Route 66 in Holbrook. Carrying on his tradition of trading with the Indians, Lewis Traders was built by his sons in 1974 on Interstate 40 at the 292 exit, four miles east of Holbrook. It was the perfect location for the purchase of fine Native American arts and crafts as it is situated off of the Navajo and Hopi Reservations. Lewis Traders is now located on the grounds of the famous Wigwam Motel, fifteen miles from the Reservation.

Today Lewis Traders is owned and operated by Robert Lewis, a second generation trader, the son of Chester E. Lewis. Robert has formed lasting relationships with the local artists over the years. Lewis Traders offers the finest quality Native American products at reasonable prices because Robert buys direct from the artists. Since some of the items featured on the web page are one of a kind, there is no guarantee of their availability. However, similar or custom items can be ordered. For further information, contact Lewis Traders at ndnarts@gmail.com or call (602) 300-9651. Items can be seen at the Wigwams in Holbrook or in the Phoenix Arizona area by appointment only.