Kristen Dorsey Designs
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I have the honor of working with@kristendorseydesigns who has an amazing piece in the Native Fashion Now exhibit at @portlandartmuseum! If you have been, you would recognize her piece which was the silver breastplate with stingray skin (It was my favorite!) These handcrafted jewelry pieces are inspired by Kristen's Chickasaw heritage and the Californian coast. "I firmly believe that culture is never lost, but rather forgotten, and creating art is a way to remember." Go check out her work on her website and also at the Portland Art Museum!
The shield symbol, a design theme throughout the Panther Woman collection, symbolizes the strength and courage of our Chickasaw women throughout history. The shield represents how our women are defenders of their families, communities, and culture. Panther Woman, the namesake of the collection, is a historical heroine from Chickasaw oral tradition. The design represents a sun disk pattern commonly found on ancient southeastern shell carvings from the Chickasaw homelands.
The Deco Ring is made with sterling silver and moonstone. This piece is apart of the new collection "Of Earth & Place", the Deco Ring will be released for online purchasing next month so keep your eyes peeled!
