Born and raised in Northern Minnesota, artist & designer, Michelle has been creating art since childhood. Often inspired by nature, sewing, painting, wool felting and jewelry making are some of the areas she is most skilled in.
The Sami bracelets Michelle creates, are inspired by an oral tradition passed down over hundreds of years from the people of Northern Scandinavia. The tradition honors the Sami, the indigenous people of Northern Scandinavia, and the intricate and ornate leather cuffs they wore. Michelle loves to explore different patterns to create unique designs that follow the Sami tradition of sewing spun tin onto Reindeer leather. |