{"product_id":"delica-and-cedar-tassels","title":"Delica and Cedar Tassels","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeaded earrings pairing matte Delica beads with reclaimed cedar tassels — a meeting of modern beadwork and traditional Coast Salish material. Each pair carries the rhythm of Melissa's two practices: beading and cedar weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColourways:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black and White, Blue and White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delica beads + reclaimed cedar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFindings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-plated, nickel-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted by\u003c\/strong\u003e Melissa Victor in Mohkintsis (Calgary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeaded jewelry is delicate. Avoid water, perfume, and lotion. Store flat in a box or pouch to protect the beads and threads. Wipe gently with a dry cloth if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Kwósel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKwósel — meaning \u003cem\u003eStar\u003c\/em\u003e in Hawalq'emeylem — is the Indigenous jewelry and art practice of \u003cstrong\u003eMelissa Victor\u003c\/strong\u003e. A Beader, Mother, Wife, Daughter and Granddaughter, Melissa is from Xwchíyò:m (Cheam First Nation) in S'ólh Téméxw of the Fraser River Valley, and currently resides in Mohkintsis (Calgary, Alberta) on Blackfoot and Treaty 7 territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Kwósel was born in deep connection to the language of the Xwchíyò:m people, Hawalq'emeylem, inspired by a BC Knowledge Keeper who received a pair of Melissa's beaded Delica morning star earrings. Launched in January 2023, Kwósel is Melissa's path of reconnection to her Xwchíyò:m roots — blending stories through beadwork and traditionally-harvested cedar weaving to bring those teachings to her children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer work has been featured in the \u003cem\u003eMothers and Matriarchy\u003c\/em\u003e (2021) and \u003cem\u003eWasakamapiwak Collective\u003c\/em\u003e (2023\/2024) exhibitions. In February 2024 Kwósel was a featured designer at the \u003cem\u003eMade in Canada\u003c\/em\u003e runway show during New York Fashion Week with Runway7, and showcased at Paris Fashion Week through Paris Fashion Air in September 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kwosel","offers":[{"title":"Black and White","offer_id":51382960259378,"sku":"sku-46903583539482","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue and White","offer_id":51382960292146,"sku":"sku-46903583605018","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0055\/0012\/files\/tassels.png?v=1782584696","url":"https:\/\/www.alternity.ca\/products\/delica-and-cedar-tassels","provider":"Alternity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}