SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Taina Begay

Name
Taina Begay
Tribe
Navajo Nation
Juried Classification(s)
Diverse Arts

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
FR N 312
WIM24
SFIM24

2024 Award History

N/A
Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Taina Begay

I work is modern twist to the traditional native ribbon skirt, intertwined with my Navajo culture. I base the design off the traditional Navajo skirt, long and lady like. Four ribbons to symbolize the four sacred directions. Rather than the tradition designs I use modern designs that is me, to symbolize the Beauty of the modern native woman. Made with satin fabrics and ribbons, silver conchos to accentuate the skirts. Blouse are my twist to the traditional Navajo blouse, modern flare to the blouse.

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