Harp Seal Blue Denim Light Blue Discs with Caribou Button and Blue Seed Beads

by She Was A Free Spirit

$100.00

  • Handmade with Honour and Love in the Northwest Territories
  • Lightweight with a big statement
  • Using natural Seal Fur
  • Using natural Caribou Antler
  • Upcycled blue denim
  • Every pair is as unique as their owner

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Inspired by the land and the sea these fun and lightweight discs are anchored by the Caribou, softened by Seal skin and star rimmed by the seed beads. They are hand crafted bespoke pieces that I love to create and share.

Interesting Caribou feature: Most female & male Caribou carry antlers

Materials

  • Harp Seal, Denim
  • Seed Beads
  • Caribou Buttons
  • Sterling Silver Findings

Size

approximately 3” x 3”

Colors

various shades of grey, various shades of blue, Brown, White

About seal fur

  • We use natural seal fur 100% ethically sourced from indigenous harvest registered and purchased from NWT arts.
  • Our seal fur has been tanned and dyed according to the environmental rules in Canada.
  • All seal furs have variations in color and finished caused by their natural origin.

Enjoy handmade

  • Our products are authentic and carefully handmade by the artist themselves, with high-quality materials. Thoughtful, unique slow fashion that will last.
  • Take care of them and you will enjoy our exclusive items for a long time.

Shipping

  • No returns acceptable.

She Was A Free Spirit

Erica Lugt is an Inuvialuk artist from Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, though she is now based in Inuvik. Erica makes jewellery inspired by the land and her Inuvialuit culture, in particular Inuvialuit dancing parkas, as well as the colours of the land: “I’ve always been attracted to colour. I bring my love of colour, of all colours, to my creations.” Erica also has a passion and pedigree for fashion; she comes from a long line of well-known Gruben seamstresses. Erica is committed to creating wearable fashion that is at once traditional and modern. Jewellery and fashion design are more than creative outlets for Erica. They have also been an important part of her healing journey. Erica sees opportunities for collective healing and the making of a better future through fashion as well.

 

Erica’s jewellery and garments are available through her brand, She Was A Free Spirit. Erica has collaborated with Caroline Blechert, from Creation for Continuity, after they met at the Great Northern Arts Festival. Erica was a part of Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto 2019, and returned for the 2020 in its virtual form. She plans on continuing to make her way into the fashion industry by expanding and learning new skills daily.