SWAIA ARTIST Profile

Sarah Begay

Name
Sarah Begay
Tribe
Navajo Nation
Main Classification
Textiles
Classification #2
Classification #3

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
PLZ 74
WIM24
SFIM24
PLZ 74

SWAIA Highlight History

Featured in 2024
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2024 Award History

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Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Sarah Begay

When I was young I was sent to my grandmother house to ask for potatoes and sugar. I was not handed the items i asked for, instead, I was forced to help her with her weaving process. I was taught to count cards, make spindle, create dyes from natural materials, add hair to wool to make it stronger. I learned to use finger and hand stretches as measuring tools. I learned so much but was upset because I helped her make beautiful rugs and did not receive any of the monetary earnings she received. Not until I was older I realized, I earned more than what money could give me. I learned the expertise of my grandmothers weaving skills. She passed this to me and now I can pass on to my kin.

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