How u, nu Dayann Harrison me nanea. Hello, my name is Dayann Harrison and I am a enrolled member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and live on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation.

I love celebrating my traditions through traditional Paiute style and contemporary Fancy Shawl dance. Because of this, I’ve also sewn and beaded my own regalia for these occasions, which I learned from my grandmothers. I am a beadworker and specialize in making handmade regalia such as dresses, skirts, shawls and beaded sets. I try to support my community as much as possible and source my beads from a local, Indigenous-owned shop, and purchase my buckskin hides from local leather tanners.

Depending on the type of item I’m making, I generally like to start by drawing out what I’m making. And from there, I carefully select the colors or fabric types and then put it all together. Making and creating is a peaceful activity for me, so I enjoy calmness in my environment with some low music, which allows me to focus.

Beadwork is something I love, and I truly enjoy making each item in the hopes that it will allow each individual to represent who they are and make them feel good. I feel so proud seeing my work on people and I hope that people can see the heart and care I’ve put into each piece.

- About the Indigenous Artisans Collective

Etsy and Nest are proud to support the Indigenous Artisans Collective within the Etsy Uplift Makers Program, featuring shops from Indigenous makers affiliated with 10 Indigenous groups across the United States and the First Nations of Canada.

Many of the makers practice craft skills that have been inspired by or passed down from family and community mentors. Product collections include meticulously handcrafted home goods, jewelry and other accessories, in honor of the maker’s culture and heritage. Amongst many Indigenous communities, traditional handcraft continues to hold significant cultural value, as well as economic opportunity.

Through the Uplift Makers: Indigenous Artisans Collective, Etsy and Nest are helping to create digital market access and economic opportunities for Indigenous makers while also providing artisans with resources and tools to help run a successful online business. From expert-led digital marketing training, onboarding support, and a custom resource library, the program delivers a comprehensive suite of programming to participants. Additionally, the program addresses key barriers new business owners face such as providing professional photography to capture the creative content needed to showcase their talent and reach new customers in today’s digital era.