Hand-beaded earrings by Cree artist Lilian F. Sam of Chisasibi. Each pair is stitched bead by bead in glass seed beads and finished on silver-tone fish hook ear wires with clear backs, so they hang straight and stay put.

Lilian works in bold, clean patterns: a butterfly in earth tones, a long floral bar in lavender and greens, and a coral rose with turquoise leaves. Because every pair is made by hand, the two earrings mirror each other closely without being machine-identical.

Available Styles

Brown Butterfly: butterfly wings in tan and taupe brown, outlined in black on a white background, with a silver body and a small brown diamond near the ear wire
Lavender Floral Bar: long rectangular bar in iridescent clear-white beads, lavender flowers with navy centres, mint and green leaves, navy accents down the middle
Coral Rose: coral rose outlined in iridescent burgundy, with turquoise leaves at the base
Purple Butterfly: butterfly wings in shades of purple, outlined in white on a gray background, with a black body and a small brown diamond near the ear wire

Details

Materials: glass seed beads, silver-tone fish hook ear wires, clear earring backs
Lightweight for everyday wear
Handmade in Chisasibi, Eeyou Istchee
One of a kind

Care

Store flat or hanging so the beadwork keeps its shape. Keep away from water, perfume and lotion.

Artist: Lilian F. Sam
Nation / Community: Cree artist from Chisasibi