Amish in Rutherford and Cleveland Counties of Western North Carolina belong to the Swartzentruber subgroup of Old Order Amish. Being the most conservative of Old Order subgroups, the Swartzentruber Amish do not use electronic devices, electricity, or marketing beyond plain roadside signs or simple printed classifieds. They do not take photos or intentionally appear in them.
Many of our local Swartzentruber Amish neighbors are very talented leather and wood craftsmen. They are our friends, and as such, we partner with them to make their high-quality handcrafted products available to a wider audience by promoting them online. Without phones, they can be difficult to reach. Our website makes locating and purchasing their products more predictable.
Right now, we are focusing on three areas of Amish products:
- Promoting Amish Puppy Breeders of Pug puppies on PuppyFinder.com
- Promoting Handcrafted Western Trail Saddles made of all American materials. See or order Amish-made western trail saddles on westerntrailsaddles.com
- Promoting Local Amish Business from saw mills, woodworking, farm buildings, and local produce. Ellenboro Amish Businesses