About
As a Native woman hailing from Klamath, CA, my journey into the world of wearable art and fashion feels like a dream come true. I'm immensely grateful for the opportunity to pursue my passion each day.
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My artistic journey began under the loving guidance of my mother, a seasoned Native jewelry maker. It was during a challenging time when she was undergoing surgeries in the Bay Area that I found solace in beadwork. My mother handed me beads to pass the time, and little did I know, those moments would spark the beginning of my creative adventure.
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Starting with a few pairs of earrings crafted during those hospital visits, I stumbled into my calling. Encouragement from a coworker led me to expand my creations, and before I knew it, I was fully immersed in the world of jewelry making. With the guidance of a Yurok elder fluent in the language, I chose the name Nar Rew Ekar, meaning my beautiful beads, for my creations.
Growing up within my tribal community immersed me in Yurok traditions, particularly the art of regalia creation. This deep connection to ceremonial attire ignited a passion within me to bring Indigenous fashion to the forefront. I ventured into the realm of fashion, driven by a desire to merge traditional Indigenous elements with contemporary design. It's about crafting something entirely new, it's neither strictly ceremonial nor purely contemporary. Rather, it's intended to be worn as an adornment, infused with the same energy, purpose, intent, and meticulous process as ceremonial items and what's truly fulfilling is that I have the freedom to pour my heart and spirit into it.
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My designs have since graced the pages of magazines and the red carpet, worn by esteemed figures like Tantoo Cardinal and Tori McConnell. As I continue to grow as an artist, my mission remains rooted in honoring and celebrating Indigenous culture through innovative fashion.
