Akiiwan Beadwork

Founder

Tayla Fairbanks

I live in Gaakaabikaang (Minneapolis, MN) with my partner and two cats. I bead full time and enjoy reading, hiking, video games and spending time with family.

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Akiiwan Beadwork

About the Business

Akiiwan Beadwork began in 2019 after I set out to fix a pair of beaded earrings gifted to me by my cousin. The craft came very naturally and I started dreaming up designs every night. It became a beautiful way to bead for different causes that are important to me while also healing parts of myself. I have infinite gratitude for the opportunities and friendships made within the online Indigenous beading community.