ADORNED IN ART
Fashion artist J. Okuma has been immersed in the artworld all her life, thanks to her graphic designer mom. She’s won several Best in Shows from both the Heard Museum and Santa Fe Indian Market, and her work can be seen in several museum collections. From flowing headscarves to earrings to parfleche dresses, her work is the epitome of art in motion. Here her Centered necklace is paired with a Parfleche Strength pendant. $150 each. jokuma.com
THEY LOOK LIKE US
Hailing from Monument Valley, sewing teacher Silver Shandiin (Diné) created the Indigedoll for her daughter to help her feel empowered. “The protector doll, I told her, has the determination to fight for what is right,” she says. More dolls and designs followed. “Each doll is handcrafted with love,” says Shandiin. $80 silvershandiin.bigcartel.com
ENGRAVED BEAUTY
As a metalsmith and highly-awarded jewelry designer, Kenneth Johnson (Creek/Seminole) articulates his contemporary vision over a broad array of pieces, ranging in price from under $100 to the many thousands. This Silver Trapezoid Small Triangle bracelet is stamped with symbols and is comfortable on the wrist. $475.00 kennethjohnsonstudio.com
FLOWER POWER
In addition to being one of Indian country’s leading designers, Bethany Yellowtail is drawing attention to other talented Natives with her B. Yellowtail Collective. Collins Provost (Winyan Wast’ewin/Cheyenne River Sioux) started beading by making her newborn her first pair of moccasins. Her Peony Circle Beaded Earrings sparkle with a touch of Swarovski crystals. $250 byellowtail.com
PUT THE INDIAN IN IPHONE
Anishinaabe artist Sarah Agaton Howes, featured in this issue’s Craftwork pages for her jingle dresses, is “all about thriving—not simply surviving.” This Star Burst Bloom phone case is made from ebony and hand-painted in a beadwork style. $22 houseofhowes.com
EYE LID
It pays to visit noted designer Louie Gong’s Eighth Generation retail site early and often in order to catch new offerings and get them before they sell out. This Third Eye Hat was developed with Seattle’s Ebbet’s Field Flannels. It’s black wool with a satin crown. $48 eighthgeneration.com
FITS LIKE A GLOVE
Last year saw the debut of Four Arrows fashion, launched by Ahsaki Báá La- France-Chachere, a young Navajo and African- American businesswoman who grew up immersed in Navajo ranch and rodeo culture. Naturally, offering stylish boots was a must, such as this women’s point-toed number. $246 four-arrows-westernwear.com