Why handcrafted gifts still matter (especially now).
There’s a quiet shift happening in how people buy things. Instead of collecting more objects, people are becoming more selective about what they bring into their homes. Fewer things. Better...
Contemporary Design Rooted in Northern Material Culture.
Indigenous Owned, Woman Led, Crafted in the Yukon
Disí
Bearing the Tlingit word for “moon,” the Disí Earrings embody luminous contrast — the meeting of wild fur and sculpted metal, inspired by the quiet power of Northern nights.
Design with Intention
This design house explores contemporary form through northern material culture; fur, metal, and stone shaped by land, lineage, and lived experience. Each collection is released in limited runs and crafted in Yukon with deliberate restraint and intention.
From the Studio
Before jewelry, there was pigment. Original earth pigment and botanical ink works explore the same material conversation found in the collections.
Featured Works
The Icons. The Foundational Forms.
Limited works that define our material language — fur, metal, and stone shaped with restraint in Yukon.
These are not trends.They are signatures.
Featured In
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Our Commitments
We are committed to sustainability, ethical craftsmanship, and supporting Indigenous communities while creating unique, handcrafted jewelry rooted in cultural respect.
Commitment #1
Ethical Sourcing
Our materials are sourced with the utmost care, using Indigenous-harvested fur from ethical trappers in the Yukon. We honor the land and animals by ensuring that each piece reflects our commitment to sustainability and traditional practices, supporting local economies and cultural preservation with every item we produce.
Commitment #2
Community Support
At Vanessa Aegirsdottir, we invest in communities, particularly Indigenous ones, by offering economic opportunities and advocating for cultural preservation. Through partnerships and initiatives, we ensure our work gives back by supporting Indigenous artisans, creating opportunities for growth, and fostering respectful relationships between our business and the communities we serve.
Commitment #3
Facilitating Education
Education is a pillar of our mission. In-store, we engage customers in conversations about sustainability, Indigenous culture, and responsible practices. Our online education page offers resources that inform and inspire, aligned with the TRC’s Calls to Action #14 and 92, advocating for the preservation of Indigenous languages and economic reconciliation.
Discover more through our educational resources, featuring links to articles, books, and videos. Dive deeper into Indigenous history, sustainability, and reconciliation.
What our customers say
These earrings are so pretty and such a classic style. These are my new favorites for sure!
Linda B
Do not underestimate these hooks - they look deceptively simple, but the craftsmanship is impeccable. Incredibly finely detailed.
Marissa B
Love all the products. I know so much love, hard work and appreciation for native land are in every product. As an Indigenous woman, I am obsessed with this shop and the story!
Eliza C
Our Blog
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From the Earth, Through My Hands: How Pigments Became Paint
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