I am Oglala Lakota, I live simple, I was raised with arts and crafts in my life, it brings me pride in my culture to create Lakota regalia.
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Ribbon Skirts are my passion, giving women a feeling of empowerment in their wardrobe and the feeling of beauty and glamor through the colors ribbons and lace on their skirts.
Where do you find inspiration?My inspiration comes from my father who made many types of native crafts, often times I would have to assist him so I learned how to make many items. We made a hair brush out of a porcupine tail, crated war bonnet head dress with eagle feathers. My father taught me to take pride in my work, even with mistakes, he said it brings character and alittle bit of humbleness to you.
What would you do with $25,000?I've lived on housing all my life, I would love to own a little house and leave something for my children and grandchildren when I go to the Spirit World
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