• Each cuff is hand-beaded on a traditional Navajo loom and made with high-quality glass seed beads. After the pattern is arranged on the loom, the beads are sewn onto our super soft genuine leather lining. With this bracelet, minor changes in color patterns may occur. When you purchase an Etkie bracelet, you are directly empowering a Native American artisan to earn a living wage and preserve their cultural heritage.
• 1.5" in width
• Band is six inches long and has an adjustable copper band inside
• Material/s: High-quality glass seed beads, leather lining, cooper band (not visible)
• Handmade in the USA

Maker's Story
Etkie
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Founded in 2014
Etkie jewelry preserves Native American heritage and craft tradition through the matriarchal tradition of beading.  The patterns used on the bracelets are modern interpretations of traditional Native American designs.  The bracelets take about 3-5 hours to weave depending on the complexity of the pattern. Committed to a production process that humanizes the hands that craft each product, Etkie creates refined jewelry while igniting change within the artisan communities.

Photos: Etkie and Independent Goods | Video: Etkie | Text: Independent Goods