DOTŁ'IZHI (dot-cluh-gee)

It isn't just jewelry. It's armor.

Handbuilt in the desert by a woman who isn't afraid of the flame. Rooted in tradition but refusing to stay in the past. Designed for women who take up space, and made to be worn with audacity.

  • Native max magazine, Phoenix Fashion week, Indigenous Paris fashion week, Toronto International film festival, ICK the movie, For our sisters music video

  • JCK

    Jeweler honors Native American traditions with brand and showroom

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  •  The Gazette 

    House of Dotł'izhi uses traditional techniques

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  •  Iowa City Press-Citizen 

    Indigenous-owned boutique opens with jewelry and art

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Made to order - Since 2018

The DOTŁ'IZHI Stiletto

Ten inches of hand-beaded, architectural fringe. Originally dismissed as "too big," this design went on to Phoenix Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, and film. Beaded for you in your chosen color story.

Design yours — $550

Bespoke by DOTŁ'IZHI

 One of one. Made for your story. 

Bespoke means "spoken for." A piece no one else has worn or owned, built around your heritage, a life transition, a love, a grief, or a strength that deserves to be seen. Slow, mindful luxury, made by hand in 6–8 weeks.

Begin your bespoke piece
  • You Nailed It!!

    Like, these are perfect. More perfect then I thought was even possible. You just really captured it all. The love, and each of our personalities and who we are to each other. I'm ...tearful, honestly.-Natalie, Iowa

  • I feel powerful in the Stiletto!

    Im sitting on the deck, listening to music, drinking water and soaking in them today. I love how they rest on my breasts and make me fill powerful! - Niki, Iowa

  • It's just my style!

    I get compliments everywhere I go, when i wear my ring! - Valerie, CA