Rayana is Haida and Tsimshian from the wolf clan. Rayana began selling SLUGS Fleece Boot Liners in 2009 at local festivals in her hometown of Ketchikan, Alaska, and on Etsy. She now sells at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington and has been a crafter permit holder there for 10 years. She sells her rain boot liners, toddler dresses made out of recycled T-shirt’s and upcycled onesies.
Wilgoosksm Gibaaw | Wise Wolf is owned by Ksgooga Gwisgwaasgm Gyemk Janice Jainga-Lonergan, Tsimshian weaver and artist.
I’m proud to offer my unique Indigenous creations, both traditional and contemporary.
The woven, beaded & regalia creations are made with passion & careful attention.
Sandra Firestack, is originally from Yakutat and currently resides in Juneau, and owns a Native-owned business "Sandra's Artistry Alaska" (established in 2000). Sandra's Artistry Alaska a Juneau-Alaska-based online retail shop featuring signature-designed handmade one of a kind, genuinely made in the USA products; items are not mass-produced nor machine made. Famous hand-designed ALASKA XTRA TUF booties, loafers, hats, socks, baby sweaters, mittens and more.
Visit her store at sandraartistryalaska.com.
After retiring from a 40-year career in administration. Jayne created DANGELI First Nations/Alaska Native DESIGNS as creating regalia, head to toe, increased in commissions and sales. She is a bead artist, regalia maker, weaver and moccasin maker. Jayne's first mentor was her Mother, Louise Dangeli, who was a weaver, painter, regalia maker, bead artist. Follow her on Instagram and Facebook!
C. Ruby Designs is owned by Native artist Christy Ruby. Harvesting, designing, and sewing unique apparel for marine mammals seals and sea otters. Her pallet consists of many varieties of Alaskan furs and the final work of art can have many layers. She's open to creating a one-of-a-kind work of art to wear. Read about her published apparel and awards on her website and order early for Christmas!
Visit C. Ruby Designs on Instagram!
Collective49 is Alaska Native woman-owned business that is dedicated to promoting culturally based arts and crafts through a virtual 100% Native business marketplace. Indigenous artists create and manage their own mini-stores on the Collective49 platform.
Together, we find inspiration in our homelands, landscapes, and experiences. Our collective works are rooted in culture. Our priority is the sale of authentic Indigenous artwork. Follow them on Instagram or Facebook!
Based out of Juneau, Alaska Black and White Raven Company is an LGBTQ+ Indigenous owned small business that believes in building community and giving back. Black and White Raven Company offers a diverse range of apparel that speak to community and identity, and graphic design and marketing solutions that are designed to elevate your brand's visibility and reach while maintaining a focus on authentic storytelling. We believe in the power of giving back, and translate this belief into action.
Bella Sorella Creations was born in October 2018 to showcase the talents and artistry of two small-town Alaskan sisters who wish to spread their passion to those near and far. We now specialize in home décor, beauty products, homemade candles and apparel; offering our first-rate homemade products and exceptional customer service to shoppers from the comfort of their own homes!
Kris Karsunky and Derek James just bought this business this summer. They changed the name and had a Yakutat artist create their formline bear paw logo. Right now it is a small convenience store with the addition of a coffee menu. They currently have one youth Tlingit artist with formline prints in the store. Their goal is to keep adding more native artwork to sell in the store. They are excited to keep expanding and making this a place that locals want to come shop at! Follow them on Instagram and Facebook!
Unique, handmade, one of a kind, beaded earrings, necklaces and boho chic hair pieces by Alaskan Violet. From beaded earrings, sea shell necklaces, hair accessories to rustic hammered metal earrings. Being raised by her mother, grandmother and aunties who all created beautiful things with their hands and with what they had on hand is inspiring for her everyday. Nothing was wasted and everything was made with love and good intentions.
A love of the vibrant colors of Alaska — fireweed, northern lights, the changing hues of the ocean, and the colorful sunsets — inspired Julie Yates-Fulton and Christina Barlow to start Alaska Krazy Socks, Etc., a partnership that focuses on dying and selling bamboo clothing, mainly socks for all sizes, infants through adults.
Alaska Soles, owned designed by Reine Pavlik, Tlingit from Yakutat, Alaska Rooted in her Tlingit heritage, Reine finds herself fortunate to tap into the abundant natural beauty of Yakutat, and the profound richness of the Tlingit culture. The essence of Alaska Soles' designs and concepts lies in their fusion of traditional materials with those sourced from upcycled, recycled, and thrifted origins. This innovative blend not only respects the heritage of the past but also reflects a commitment to sustainable practices, in harmony with the present-day environmental concerns.
