Âski Beadworks
A Journey of Aski Beadwork:
I was fortunate enough to learn the art of beading from my Granny Josie, who was Cree. She had a passion for beading and collected bags of colorful beads, along with leathers, furs, square needles, and a treadle sewing machine. She was a gifted artist who made a living by sewing slippers, moccasins, and gauntlet mitts. She taught me how to sew my first moccasin "vamp," which featured traditional blue and white flowers. I was hooked. Today, I am a proud Cree woman and artist who owns ASKI BEADWORKS. All of my creations, including moccasins, slippers, vests, jewelry pieces, and mitts, utilize traditional patterns, materials, and fur I've harvested myself. I love to collaborate with my clients to ensure that their unique visions are met. Above all, I'm inspired by the land, water, wildlife, and Cree-Metis culture of the Saskatchewan River Delta.
Custom orders below
sakaskwahon
ᓴᑲᐢᑲᐧᐦᐅᐣ
brooch
Starting at C $100*
Beaded pin, made with finest glass beads and moose hide, Variety of styles, most popular is poppy pin. 2 & 1/2 inch diameter pin size
Starting at C $300
4-5 inch wide medallions, made with highest quality glass beads. Custom piece, many styles available.
astis
ᐊᐢᑎᐢ
mitts
Starting at C$500
Beaded mitts with one of a kind designs. Made with elk or moose hide, beaver fur, lined with sherpa lining and neoprene. Stand out while keeping very warm.
mîkisasâkay
ᒦᑭᓴᓵᑲᕀ
beaded jacket
Starting at C$200
Add my custom beadwork to your favourite jacket or shirt.
tapihtepisona
ᑕᐱᐦᑌᐱᓱᓇ
earrings
Starting at C $100
Made with finest glass beads, swarski crystals, gemstones, feathres and leather. Hook or post earrings made for order, please contact for style, colour, etc.
asiwachikan
ᐊᓯᐊᐧᒋᑲᐣ
purse
Starting at C$400
Handmade moose hide purse with glass beads.
7inch wide, 6 inch deep, purse stap cutom size
Optional: seal skin or beaver fur back
amiskowiyâsa
ᐊᒥᐢᐠ ᐊᐢᑎᐢ NA
beaver mitts
Starting at C$400
Superbly warm beaver fur mitts, harvested ethically by myself. Hand sewn, lined with sherpa and neopreme. Perfect for skidoing, fat tire biking, and all winter activities.
Starting at C$300
Beaded necklace using the finest glass beads, turquoise, swarski crystals, leather and fur products.
maskisiniw
ᒪᐢᑭᓯᓂᐤ
moccasin
Starting at C $350
Handmade custom moccasins made with moose hide, rabbit/beaver/coyote fur, glass beads, and sherpa lining.
kîskanakowayân
ᑮᐢᑲᓇᑯᐊᐧᔮᐣ
vest
Starting at C$1000
One of a kind Custom order beaded vest. Made with finest garment leather and glass beads, lined with lush satin. Please contact for more details on sizing and design.
kamamakohkan
ᑲᒪᒪᑯᐦᑲᐣ
beaded moth/butterfly
Starting at C$300
One of a kind moth necklace, original Deltabeadworks design. Made with Finest glass beads, leather, mallard, and grouse feathers collected from my home.
Starting at C$300
One of a kind framed art piece, make an excellent gift. Showcase your love of beadwork on your wall. Pieces vary, contact for more information
Aski Beadworks Gallery
Beadwork Order Form
My pieces are custom order, please fill out this form with your address and description of your dream product. Once we have agreed upon the design and piece, a non-refundable deposit of $50 sent to askiadventures@gmail.com is required to finalize the order.
Before you place an order, please review my Terms & Conditions.
Terms & Conditions
I am a one-woman business and there is a waiting list to complete projects.
Custom Orders
My art is Metis inspired florals and birds. If there is a specific flower or motif you would like to include, we can discuss this further. I will take your ideas into consideration, but the final design is up to me.
You can choose depending on the availability of materials:
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Leather color of gold, black, or white
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Main bead colors such as blue flowers, green leaves, etc.
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I do not do sports logos, other beadworkers’ designs, copyrighted designs, or art taken from the internet.
Product Care
This is a handmade natural product, care and attention should be made to keeping this precious art item away from water, extreme heat, grease, oil, and chemicals.
Shipping
Shipping can take up to 4 weeks, as I have to travel 60 km to the nearest community by boat. There is no road access to my home. If you are local, there is a chance we can arrange a pick up in Cumberland House or Saskatoon. Please send a message with shipping information.
Refunds
I do not accept returns or exchanges on purchased items. There is no refund available once a purchase has been made. Deposits are non-refundable. The only time refunds on deposits are made is if the item can not be completed and I have to cancel the work order due to illness, family obligation, or any other reason for not being able to complete beadwork.
Thank you for supporting an indigenous women-owned business! You are greatly appreciated.
All products are handmade and fair trade.
Made in Canada.