ARIHECHARI

is the creative project of me, Ari Nickolisen.

I’ve always enjoyed making things with my hands. Beading is a creative outlet which allows me to express myself through a functional, aesthetically pleasing finished piece. It is a channel that honors the long-standing tradition of hand weaving beads.

I was taught to bead by my Mother who was taught to bead by her Aunts. As an enrolled member of The Osage Nation, I feel in touch with my family, my ancestors, and my heritage as I weave beads together. For me, the process of bead weaving is meditative and contemplative.

Working with seed beads is a slow and tedious process. I hope you enjoy the intricacies and delicate nature of my work and I hope you find something that speaks to you.

Thank you for looking!