Jessie Western
Jessie and Vicky, sisters and Founders of Jessie Western have been going to the reservations in Arizona for over 25 years and support over 4000 Native American Artists directly. Jessie Western specialises in rare and unusual stones. Jessie and Vicky are avid collectors themselves of Native American jewellery ,with a passion for stones and design and one off pieces.
British born much of their youth was spent on a Seminole reservation, they have lived and travelled extensively in the American Southwest.
Jessie studied at Saint Martins before being signed as a singer /songwriter to chrysalis in LA. Vicky is an established geometric landscape artist and studied at Chelsea Art College.
Q&A
1. What’s the story behind this season’s collection?
Inspired by the path we walk and the animals that we encounter on our way.
We encounter the eagle that teaches us to take courage, rise above the mundane and connect with a higher perspective. Creation is a gift from the Great Spirit.
Like the Raven believe in the unknown.
The darkness of the suede and the depth of fur, represents the future, the unknown , with the turquoise taking form of the eagle, the spirit and sky.
Enriched by the work of the hands that create this beautiful art with all its stories and authenticity we hope you enjoy sharing it with us.
2. What’s On?
Being authentic to yourself and your aspirations. Wearing what you love, what makes you feel happy, a world with deeper meaning. Jewllery with longevity. recycling, being mindful. Being individual, inspirational, living life with purpose. Walk your talk know yourself, make your own path, Off the grid.
3. What’s Off?
Throw away society, unethical production, plastic. Ageism, real beauty is timeless.
4. Describe what On|Off means to you
This is an opportunity for jessie western to share our passion for the hand made, the wide open spaces of the southwest and the rich canyons and earth that provides the most beautiful gifts to us, stones and minerals, that many special hands craft into timeless pieces we have the pleasure of sharing with you.
