ARIHECHARI

Using the finest quality Japanese-made glass seed beads, I craft unique and expressive beaded earrings and accessories. My work mainly focuses on stud, stick, and fringe earrings, though I also make hatbands, necklaces, and bracelets.
Beading is a creative outlet which allows me to express myself through a functional, aesthetically pleasing finished piece. It is a channel that honors the long-standing tradition of hand weaving beads.
I was taught to bead by my Mother who was taught to bead by her Aunts. As an enrolled member of The Osage Nation, I feel in touch with my family, my ancestors, and my heritage as I weave beads together. For me, the process of bead weaving is meditative and contemplative, requiring a focused attention as beads are woven in one-by-one.

I also craft unique evergreen holiday wreaths by hand. These are full, lush, holiday wreaths made by me. Not mass produced, but rather assembled by me using fresh local evergreen conifer boughs, pinecones, and holly berries. Festive and breath-taking—a great gift for your holiday party host or to adorn your own front door!