Blueberry Beaded Earrings by Tlingit Artist Kajiste

Expertly handcrafted beadwork from Tlingit artist Kajiste featuring a huckleberry drop earring. 

Kajiste’s family heritage is rooted in the traditional lands of Glacier Bay and Dundas Bay, Alaska, where her grandmother was born among the strawberry fields along the shores. This deep connection to the land continues to inspire her artistry.

Her beadwork designs celebrate the tradition of berry picking, with intricate earrings featuring blueberries, huckleberries, wild strawberries, and salmonberry blossoms. Each piece she creates is more than adornment—it is a tribute to the land, the harvest, and the enduring connection between culture and nature.