A new tribal-owned shop featuring items made by Indigenous entrepreneurs, artists and vendors held its grand opening on Jan. 31 in Blackfoot.

Spiffy’z Outpost, owned by Sara Broncho and Armena Fred, showcases Native American art, beadwork, graphic designs, furniture and home decor at 54 W. Pacific St. The shop is currently open.

“We’re excited to start the venture and are calling all vendors to come be a part of it,” Broncho said.

Fred previously owned a shop that closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Friends encouraged her to reopen, and she met Broncho, who was interested in a new venture.

“We clicked because of our faith in God,” Broncho said. “I was open to a new venture, so we began in November, cleaning and moving in.”

Broncho is a graphic designer, and her designs are featured on several items in the shop, including T-shirts, bags and hats. Fred’s specialty is furniture and home decor.

“As the business grows, she hopes to include more accent pieces of furniture and beautiful selections of homewares,” Broncho said. “There is room for possible expansion.”

Vendors featured in the shop include Malaine Guzman’s Ozotl, Lisa Honena’s Lisalynn’s Creations, Leah Pandoah’s Half Moon Designs and Valda Evening’s Evening Spirit.

“We hope it can be a collection of many vendors’ merchandise with their different styles and ingenuity,” Broncho said. “Native artists are always creating new innovative ideas.”

Broncho said the shop aims to help vendors succeed at their crafts.

“We want to create a place of prosperity and independence by the talents and skills that were God-given,” Broncho said.

Blackfoot residents have been curious about Spiffy’z Outpost, Broncho said.

“Blackfoot residents are just excited about having another place to shop,” Broncho said. “The location is in proximity to the Potato Museum. It will be a plus for tourism.”

Broncho expressed gratitude for the Fort Hall community’s support.

“I never set out to be a supply shop, but everyone wants a place to buy beads and more,” Broncho said.

Anyone interested in becoming a vendor can contact Broncho at 208-604-4313 or Fred at 208-200-2954.