Respect
Respect for the story being told, respect for the person and/or people whose story is being told, respect for the high quality materials used to create each piece.
About Shelby Rowe (Lhakóffi)
Chokma, saholhchifoat Shelby Rowe, anoa Chickashanompa saholhchifoat Lhakóffi. Chickashsha Saya, iksa inkonihumma.
Hello! My name is Shelby Rowe, and my Chickasaw name is The One Who Survived. I am Chickasaw and from the Red Skunk Clan.
Who I Am
In 2016, I had the incredible honor of being named the Chickasaw Nation Dynamic Woman of the Year. That event changed my life and brought me back home to Oklahoma to be closer to my family and my people.
I am a self-taught Indigenous bead artist specializing in custom beadwork and Native American bead art.
What I Do
I create archive-quality beaded wearable art and wall art, specializing in custom commissioned beaded portraits and designs—transforming ideas into timeless, one-of-a-kind pieces that celebrate personal style, family stories, and my Chickasaw heritage.
SHELBY'S PROCESS
EVERY PATTERN, EVERY STITCH, EVERY BEAD IS WOVEN WITH PRECISE INTENT
Uniqueness
Each piece is distinctly unique, either in color, design, size and story. No two pieces will ever be exactly the same, because no story or experience is the same.
Handmade
Each piece is conceived, planned and lovingly brought to life by me and select assistants. Every bead sewn is done with love for the process, attention to detail, and respect for the story being told. Precision. Every pattern, every stitch, every bead is woven with precise intent.