Biidaaban Studio

Aanii Friends,

Well? The day has arrived for me to launch my Etsy Shop, and I couldn’t have done it without you and your incredible support! ♥️

I’ll be selling three different dreamcatcher collections to begin with, and I’ll be introducing more styles in the coming weeks.

Go check it out if you’re curious about what I make, and give my shop a follow on Etsy to be notified when I drop new collections and artwork!

(Photos below are examples from each collection, these dreamcatchers are available for purchase today!)

Biidaaban Studio Etsy Shop

Chi-Miigwetch, from the bottom of my heart.

Carnelian “Dewdrop Web” Dreamcatcher by @biidaabanstudio (@loverssolace)

Oh my goodness! 🥺 Thank you for your kindness and support, I appreciate this immensely. Seeing that order from you when I woke up this morning made me SO happy hahah! ♥️ I hope they bring protection and peace to both you and your brother.

Lepidolite “Dewdrop Web” Dreamcatcher by @biidaabanstudio (@loverssolace)

Green Jade “Dewdrop Web” Dreamcatcher by @biidaabanstudio (@loverssolace)

Indian Agate “Dewdrop Web” Dreamcatcher by @biidaabanstudio (@loverssolace)

Amazonite “Dewdrop Web” Dreamcatcher by @biidaabanstudio (@loverssolace)

Mini “Rising Moon” Dreamcatchers by @biidaabanstudio (@loverssolace)

Tiger Eye “Dewdrop Web” Dreamcatcher by @biidaabanstudio (@loverssolace)

Amethyst “Dewdrop Web” Dreamcatcher by @biidaabanstudio (@loverssolace)

Aanii friends!

Jess here, just quickly dropping in to share a few sneak peaks for what’s to come in my Etsy Shop this Friday, March 13th!

For this first drop, there will be a selection of different styles of dreamcatchers available, including these larger “Dewdrop Web” dreamcatchers, alongside more budget-friendly options. I hope to introduce lots of new styles as time goes. ♥️ (I’m super excited to have those business cards/inserts done too!)

I appreciate your support beyond words; I cannot wait to share my work with you.

Aanii friends! ♥️

I am so delighted to officially announce my launch date with you all! You’ll hopefully be excited to know it’s coming up on Friday, March 13th.

Save the date, follow my shop on Etsy so you’ll be notified when my first round of dreamcatchers drop, and be on the lookout for more coming in the near future!

Aanii, Jess here!

I wanted to quickly write a summarized post about why cultural appreciation doesn’t equal cultural appropriation, particularly in reference to supporting Indigenous creators and makers.

I am an Ojibwe woman who makes artwork, beadwork, and dreamcatchers. Purchasing an authentic piece from me (or other Indigenous people) with the intent to understand, and use appropriately, does not cross the lines into appropriation. If you respect the teaching, the origins, and the culture and storytelling behind my work? That’s all I can ask for.

What matters is that you’re not purchasing appropriated non-Indigenous made Indigenous traditional crafts. There is mass-manufacturing of dreamcatchers for example. They do not work as intended; they are not woven with the spirit of the teachings, and not made by someone Ojibwe (Indigenous). They are stolen from my culture, and unfairly profited upon.

I can only truly speak for myself, but upon further research and talking with other Indigenous folks, the consensus is very similar: non-Indigenous people are welcome here, and your support means everything.

I truly encourage you to do research before buying, understand what appropriate use is, and support Indigenous makers who are fairly compensated for their work. Believe me, I wouldn’t be able to do what I love without the support of non-Indigenous people! I appreciate you beyond words.

Don’t buy Indigenous-inspired, buy Indigenous-made.

Deerskin Medicine Pouch | Beaded & sewn by hand, made by @biidaabanstudio (@loverssolace)

Some of my earlier work! Dreamcatchers by @biidaabanstudio (@loverssolace)

My name is Jessica, and I am a First Nations Ojibwe artist who has been painting, beading, and weaving dreamcatchers as a way of reconnecting with my ancestry, and decolonizing my life. It's a gift for me to be able to share my artwork, and my crafts with you.

I have been making dreamcatchers for most of my life, and in the last few years I've begun developing my own woodland floral style of Ojibwe artwork. Beading has recently come into the picture as well! You will find handmade Ojibwe dreamcatchers, various beadwork, and my art prints in my shop.

I will be launching on Etsy in the coming weeks (mid-March), so please stay tuned for that first drop! And in the meantime? I cannot thank you enough for your support. This is allowing my dream to come true.

(Go follow my shop so you'll be notified when I launch!)

My Etsy Shop

Chi-Miigwetch,