Announcement    HANDMADE LAPLAND SAMI BRACELETS AND JEWELRY SINCE 2010 - TO 45 COUNTRIES.

- PRESERVING SAMI CULTURE THROUGH HANDCRAFTED ACCESSORIES -

THE SCANDINAVIAN indigenous nomadic nature folk's craft: Pewter embroidery/braiding on reindeer leather.

SAMI CULTURE have a strong connection to and a deep respect for nature, which is reflected in their art and craftmanship.

TJEKIJAS DESIGN'S Sami bracelets and jewelry are more than just beautiful accessories. 
They are pieces of art, that tell a story of a proud and resilient culture, that has survived for thousands of years i harsh conditions.
They are symbols of strenght, courage and harmony with nature.
They are a reflection of the Sami culture and heritage.

I CREATE MY DESIGNS EXCLUSIVELY WITH ORIGINAL HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS FROM LAPLAND IN NORTHERN SWEDEN:
*Reindeer leather or lambskin - 30 colors to choose from - mostly vegetable tanned.
*Spun pewter thread with 4% silver, spun copper thread and 14k gold filled thread.
*Handcut reindeer antler buttons, from natural shed antlers.

PEWTER EMBROIDERY has been prevalent among the Sami people since the 1600s.
In the 1800s it went a little into oblivion, but was revived in the 1960s, where also the manufacture of the special spun Sami pewter thread became more mechanical.
Before it was manually drawn through smaller and smaller holes in a piece of reindeer antler, and then handspun around reindeer tendons.
Today only a very few in Lapland, still produce the authentic spun pewter, copper and gold filled thread.

BY WEARING Tjekijas Design's handcrafted original Sami bracelets/jewelry, you are not just wearing a connection to a unique and ancient culture, you are supporting the preservation of traditional Sami art and crafts, and helping to keep the Sami culture alive.

PLEASE CONTACT ME if you have any questions or custom requests.
I can create your new Sami bracelet, necklace or earrings almost exactly as you wish :)

Lisbeth - Tjekijas Design
Zealand - Denmark