Winter Sun Trading Co.

05/29/2026

Me and Motherwort! Thanks to Kate Watters

05/21/2026

Our new collection by Arthur Masawytewa from Misosngnovi, Second Mesa, AZ

03/03/2026

We are heartbroken to share that Philburt Honanie, born December 14, 1966, passed on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his maternal village of Hotevilla on Third Mesa, Arizona. A member of the Coyote Clan of Hotevilla, Philburt was a traditional Kachina doll carver and a cherished part of the Winter Sun Trading Co. family for more than 40 years. He carried forward a powerful artistic legacy rooted deeply in Hopi tradition and came from a long line of highly respected Hopi artists, including his father, Phillip Honanie, and his uncles, Delbridge Honanie and Watson Honanie.
Known especially for his exceptional Katsina tithu carvings, Philburt was a blue ribbon winner whose work was featured in books and art magazines, earning recognition well beyond Hopi lands. For nearly 30 years, he was one of the most popular artists featured at Winter Sun’s annual “Preserving a Tradition” July 4th show, where collectors eagerly anticipated his newest carvings and the opportunity to visit with him in person. His work reached admirers across the United States and around the world, each piece reflecting his precision, spiritual depth, and unwavering respect for tradition. He generously shared the stories and meanings behind his carvings, helping others understand that his work was not simply art, but a living expression of Hopi culture and teachings.
Philburt is survived by his wife, Pearl, and their four children, Carol Lee, Deeanne, Jarvin, and Kaiya, as well as four grandchildren. More than an accomplished and honored artist, he was a loving father, teacher, and cultural steward. His legacy lives on through his family, through the generations he inspired, and through the many carvings that will continue to carry his spirit and teachings into the world.

02/25/2026

Welcome our newest team member - Ariel 🤍

09/03/2025

08/31/2025

ABBREVIATED HOURS AT WINTERSUN TOMORROW, Monday, September 1 from 11-4pm.

If you miss us, we will continue regular hours on Tuesday.

Teddy will take a much needed rest day 😉

06/07/2025

Teddi and Cyam: A love story! We love our Cyam who holds it down on the weekends and Teddi boy who is the boss always🤍🤍

02/13/2025

And in the blink of an eye, he’s back!!!!!