These earrings represent love in its growing state — not rushed, not fully open, but becoming. A soft heart rests at the center of each piece, surrounded by layered forms that echo leaves, petals, and protective growth. The design reflects the quiet moment before a bloom fully unfolds, when strength is forming beneath tenderness.
Caribou hair is placed with intention as a sacred connection to land, animal, and ancestral sustenance. The surrounding glass seed beads are carefully arranged to create balance and movement, honoring the natural rhythms of growth and renewal. A 24k gold-plated center anchors the piece, symbolizing guidance, warmth, and inner knowing. Finished with 18k gold-plated kidney hooks and backed with vegan leather for comfort and wearability.
Each pair is one of a kind, shaped slowly and intentionally.
Materials
• 24k gold-plated center
• Caribou hair
• Quality glass seed beads
• 18k gold-plated kidney hooks
• Vegan leather backing
Spiritual & Ancestral Meaning
The heart is a vessel of life force and memory, while plant forms symbolize growth, healing, and resilience across generations. In ancestral teachings, growth is not forced — it is supported, protected, and allowed to unfold in its own time. The heart in this piece represents love rooted in the earth, nurtured by care and carried forward through lineage.
Caribou hair honors reciprocity with the natural world, reminding us that survival and beauty are intertwined. These earrings are meant to be worn as a reminder that becoming is sacred — and that even in softness, there is great strength.
Brooklynne | Sôzakwi
Store Owner & Product Creator
Spirit Beads is an Abenaki-owned small business based in Northern Ontario, Canada. As a proud member of the Odanak Nation, I carry forward the teachings and artistry of my people through beadwork, moccasins, and mukluks.
Each piece I create blends traditional techniques with contemporary designs, honoring the roots of our culture while allowing it to evolve in the modern world. My beadwork is crafted with care, authenticity, and a deep respect for my ancestors, reflecting both cultural preservation and personal passion.
At Spirit Beads, the goal is to share the beauty, strength, and spirit of Indigenous artistry with people everywhere—ensuring that these traditions continue to thrive for future generations.