Rooted Futures: Ermine Like the sun that rises

Like the sun that rises each day without fail

inspired by the shell adornments traditionally sewn onto button blankets

and sacred connection to the land that Hopi teachings embody

Peruvian wool

mother-of-pearl buttons tie to regalia

Rooted Futures: Ermine Like the sun that risesThis piece bridges ancestral wealth and futuristic reaming. Inspired by AI generated maximalist jewelry, it brings those imagined forms into reality Indigenized, grounded, and alive. The ermine fur nods to traditional status symbols, worn by both Indigenous leaders and alter adopted by European royalty. The mother of pearl floral buttons reflect regalia designs that continue to move on the dance floor today. This work dares us to be bold. It invites