SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET 2024 OFFICIAL ARTIST DIRECTORY

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

Vashti Etzel

Ross River Dena Council
Name
Vashti Etzel
Booth
CP 15
Website
http://www.goldeneyedesigns.ca
Description

I use a variety of natural or dyed quills in my work. I harvested the porcupine quills myself and dye the quills myself. I use vintage and contemporary beads and gemstones. My material is often traditional home tan moose hide sourced from Indigenous families or purchased wool and velvet from Indigenous businesses. My findings are commercial sterling silver, 14kt and 18kt gold findings. I use the single stitch two needle applique for beadwork. I use a variety of quilling techniques, such as, sewing hollow quills onto hide or flattening quills onto the hide.