While much of the exhibit features what would be considered contemporary, upscale fashion or wearable art, there are also designs focusing on traditional Native American garments with an emphasis on traditional bead work and other materials.
Artist: Niio Perkins
Emma Ensemble
Cotton, velvet, glass beads, metal pins
Niio Perkins–cuff
Niio Perkins–bag
Niio Perkins–slippers
Toni Williams
Kimono and Obi
Silk with appliqué
Toni Williams–detail
Toni Williams–detail
Artist: Wendy Red Star
“Motor Oil, Buffalo, Dress”
Vinyl and plastic beads
Wendy Red Star–detail
Artist: Lisa Telford
“PochaHaida Dress”
Red cedar bark, cordage, and faux-leather fringe
Lisa Telford–side view
Artist: Margaret Roach Wheeler
“The Messenger (The Owl)”
Cape: silk-wool yarn
Headpiece: silk-wool yarn, metal, silver, glass beads and peacock feathers
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