SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Harriet Peshlakai

Name
Harriet A. Peshlakai
Tribe
Navajo Nation
Main Classification
Diverse Arts
Classification #2
Classification #3
Website

SWAIA Booth History

Summer 2024
CP 20
Winter 2024
Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Harriet Peshlakai

I handcraft handbags using custom printed 100% cotton fabric, vinyl, leather, waterproof, water-resistant canvas, and up-cycle blue bird flour bags. I use a wide variety of patterns; I hand cut, stabilize, and construct each bag. Every bag is sewn with polyester thread using my industrial sewing machine. Each handbag takes time and effort to bring the beauty of my Dine Culture to a high-class fashion in its own unique one of kind style and is completed with different finishes of hardware.Some handbags are created with a custom reverse applique work that I hand draw, hand cut with an precision knife, edge paint using leather paint and then the art work is sewn using a polyester thread with my industrial sewing machine.

2024 Portfolio

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