MAR ༶Michelle

Miami, FL

Maker since 2018​ 

The inspiration to weave with beads began when I visited my hometown Quito, Ecuador in my mid 20’s. Being back in my native land introduced me to a simpler way of living, humble hard working people, and street marketplaces unlike the shopping plazas back home. I would admire the beauty of these sweet indigenous women weaving away and all I wanted was to reconnect with my culture. I took action to teach myself and fell in love with the art instantly... as if it was in my dna all along - I simply had to remember.

I'm always challenging myself to try new skills in the world of hand crafts. This sense of curiosity started at a young age. I’ve found much joy in archery, painting, ceramics, metal smithing, leather tanning, flint napping and much more. This style of living has inspired my brand to convey meaning - to constantly ever-change and always strive to evolve. As I delve more into new experiences in my life, it transpires into my work. Each weaving is like it’s own poem, each telling a different story - stories of growth, change and adventure. The immense joy this creative medium brings me; to have utter freedom to fully express myself is indescribable - all I can do is hope that whomever supports me can feel the energy + love that is poured into each piece. 

Aside from beadwork, my other passions are massage therapy and working with the land. I mission is to help others heal by ways of touch, teaching others how to grow their own food, restore our soil, and share different ways on how to re-connect with the elements again. These passions stemmed from working with various farms in my mid 20’s, which taught me many teachings from the Land.

Stay tuned for future collaborations + workshops!  

Thank you for being here and sharing this journey with me 

xx 

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༶ Michelle