Nantibji Ware, Maple Valley, WA
I create products inspired by my Hispanic roots combined with my love for yoga, outdoors, and Mother Earth spirituality I enjoy crocheting, knitting, sewing, working with metal, restoring 1920-1950 clothing and gardening. Many of my products reflect this.
The clothing I create is from new materials or upcycled clothing (I like to restore 1920-1950 clothing so some of the materials come from these). The upcycled clothing is from recycled/repurposed clothing and materials/embellishments mixed with new materials/fabric and embellishments to generate the item.
Triple wrap bracelets contain multiple cord techniques including wire wrapping, macramé, braiding, knotting, and crochet. These bracelets also contain various types of leather, charms, genuine gemstones, various kinds of high quality beads, and can contain various chains or cup chains. Each bracelet is numbered and there are no two the same. Each bracelet comes with a card that lists every gemstone and spiritual meaning. In addition, I make leather cuffs out of various types of leathers like Deer/Elk leather, Cork Leather, exotic leathers and Cow Leather
I create necklaces and earrings with the same theme as the bracelets with some being themed towards 1920 styles. I use my metallurgy techniques in many of the earrings and necklaces I make.
My Knitted Tote bags come with a small zippered coin pouch and are embellished with crocheted items such as a flower. I also make knitted slouchy hats that have a brooch attached that. The brooch can be custom made, vintage (from my 1920-1950 clothing restoration) or new.
I also create Backpacks, Purses, and Bags which are made of various items like Canvas, Mesh fabric, African Waxed fabric, Deer/Elk leather, Cork Leather, and Cow Leather.
The jewelry and bags I create I take into account the clothing I make in make so they can be partnered as accessory to clothing to help achieve a full look.
I also grow Cactus and Succulents and make arrangements of them in southwestern or unique pots.
