BEHIND THE ART

Alaska Mary handmade jewelry is one of three things: Unsealed metals (copper, silver, gold)Sealed metalsMetal with spruce roots woven in When purchasing Alaska Mary jewelry, knowing the difference between the three will help you be able to care appropriately for your collection. Jewelry will...

Upon first look, the spruce root may seem plain and boring, but once you touch it, feel it, use it….wear it, it will enchant you. Well, as least it did for me. Could it be because I am from Yakutat, the very place spruce root basketry was born that I have this deep attachment and love for these...