Southwest Region

Welcome to the Southwest Indigenous Artist and Makers Coming Soon page. We are excited to bring you a curated collection of unique and authentic products created by talented Indigenous artists and makers from the Southwest region. Our store aims to showcase the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of Indigenous communities in this area.

See Willow on Instagram
WillowCahill
From our interview with Willow:

"Oki, I'm WillowCahill, the force behind a brand deeply entwined with the rich cultural tapestry of my Blackfeet and Shoshone-Bannock roots. Through my vision, I bring fort a fusion of heritage and contemporary craftmanship. Embodying the essence of slow fashion, WillowCahill stands as a beacon of small, indigenous, woman-led businesses. These creations (bags) not only elevate your style but also embody a narrative woven with cultural significance. Every art design originates from a digital canvas, intricately transferred onto each bag.

More than mere accessories, WillowCahill's leather bags are a manifestation of functional art designed to seamlessly integrate into your everyday life. I express gratitude for the connection formed between creator and consumer. WillowCahill is more than a brand; it is my artistic expression, and my website serves as the vibrant avenue through which I share my diverse art forms with the world. Thank you for being a part of this journey.

Niisitsinituhk (Thank You)"
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Visit Avis's Website
Avis Charley (Spirit Lake Dakota / Diné)
"I have been weaving now for going on 15 years. My mother was my instructor who introduced warping and basic block textile weaving to me. From there I decided I wanted to show my creative side to weaving.
I dreamt of many designs and patterns that I turned into masterpieces. Teaching myself many new designs, while also being self taught at weaving rug dresses, keychain rugs, rug purses, pillows and now round rugs. I am also a self taught carder and spinner from sheep wool into yarn. Which I use in many of my weavings."
I have many creations from my weavings and sewing, to collaborations with others that shows you how much love and passion I have for what I do. Every one of them, from the intricacy of my designs, tells you a little story about me. Avis Charley is a mother and an artist. She was born and raised in Los Angeles. Charley is a painter and a ledger artist using colored pencils on antique documents. She enjoys depicting Native empowerment using the female form as her main subject. Charley relishes in bringing attention to and celebrating the evolution of the Native identity, from the pre-reservation period to the present day, from ancestral homelands to city life. Charley is a graduate of the Institute of American Indian Arts and currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico.