Kristin Shows Her Entire Beaded Earring Collection | Kitchen & Jorn

Beaded earrings wooooooooo!
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[@a.d.holland2067]

Let’s do Jen’s knife collection next

[@kitchenandjorn]

Honestly yes

[@hannahb3432]

This is what the people want!

[@moondoggie517]

Hell yeah!!! 👍

[@sheila6808]

Fr I've been wondering how it's been looking

[@LadyB_20]

Jen is to knives as Kristin is to earrings ❤

[@hauntedtoys]

as a native person i love seeing people show off their beaded earrings, especially on a big platform like this !!

[@kitchenandjorn]

I am so happy to share them!!!

[@Siqaiyuk]

Buying beaded earrings from Indigenous people supports the Native American community 🥰 If you are not sure about buying them because you're not-native yourself- when you buy authentic native made you have bought the right to wear them, we wont sell you what is inappropriate to wear 😊 You can politely ask what Tribe an artist is a member of, and where their family is from.

[@uhohspaghettios2391]

THOSE HAWK EARRINGS!!!😮 Never have I been so upset to not be an earring person as I was when those came up. The whole collection is stunning, but those are fucking ART

[@hannahcollins1816]

I read this comment before they came on the screen and thought "they must be pretty cool." Then they came up and I was like "OOHH THE CAPITALS MAKE SENSE" 😂

[@SAmaryllis]

Right?? I was blown away with how the texturing and layering was done with sequins for the feathers!!

[@MissPokey411]

I literally gasped.

[@KT-Kaboom]

"Native people LOVE beaded earrings" I literally buy earrings from every single small business beader I can afford to, so you're not wrong. I'm not even Turtle Island, I'm Taino-Kuba/Taino-Kuboa XD WE JUST BE LOVING BEADS.

[@kitchenandjorn]

Listen I didn't want to speak for too many groups of people BUT ITS TRUE WE ALL LOVE BEADED PRETTIES

[@KT-Kaboom]

@@kitchenandjorn I'm siding with Jen that you need more Christmas earrings but then that also means you need other holiday earrings as well. Just in my humble opinion, not fishing for Part 2 at alllll XD

[@KT-Kaboom]

@@kitchenandjorn I LITERALLY ENDED UP BUYING A NEW PAIR OF BEADED EARRINGS BECAUSE OF THIS VIDEO AND THIS CONVERSATION. THEY'RE BUBBLEGUM PINK WITH IRIDESCENT CRESCENT MOONS AND THEY LOOK LIKE SAILOR MOON'S SOUL.

[@kittikat4124]

We'll bead anything we can!! lol

[@ursasanderson8742]

I have a pronunciation note! Someone might have already said this, and you got it right with Joey’s intro, but “anishinaabe” and “kwe” both end with an “aye” sound, like in “way”! Also, a bonus is “kwe” means woman in anishanaabemowin (or the Ojibwe language) 😊 This makes me so happy- I’m Cree and trying to connect back where I can, and part of that has been re-learning to flat bead and learn how to make earrings over the last year.

[@kitchenandjorn]

Thank you for this!!!

[@lyndavernia1202]

I love that you guys are so careful to be inclusive and to welcome any corrections of mispronunciations. This is a beautiful collection and a wonderful way to represent Kristin's heritage.

[@kitchenandjorn]

Pinned comment for corrections!!! UPDATE CORRECTION ONE: Heather Stewart is @sweetgrass_beads NOT @sweatgrass_beads! Also FOUND THE ARTIST who made the raised beadwork flowers, they were made by Kristin Jock (@stinskiii on IG)

[@chuneyes]

Kristin love your collection, we do collect them and also medallions

[@GalaxyGirlxx]

When will you guys be doing a tour?

[@felicityb4949]

I prob can’t not leave something distasteful to others however I love Kris vids love Brie & love Jen they’re all positive & their lives are their own & I love when kris shares her fashion love Jen & her cooking & like when Brie answers things that I would think are common sense (prob offensive) yet treats those as they aren’t. Whatever they do they nailed it for me.

[@schizescribe]

Did you ever find out who made the lucky charms marshmallow themed ones? I know people loved them & it’d be cool to know more about the artist 👍👍

[@levilore_7126]

Im so glad you mentioned that non Native people can wear beaded earrings bc I was halfway through a Google search bc these earrings were absolutely stunning but im not Native. Thank you for sharing your collection Kristen!!

[@ashliekeith9803]

Why would you need to ask if you can wear a set of earrings?! SJWs let other people rule they’re world 😂 I’m so happy to be free to wear what I please without feeling like i need to ask permission :)

[@river9215]

​​@@ashliekeith9803onsidering so many different cultures have been banned from and ostracized for wearing their traditional/cultural clothing and accessories by others outside of their culture, it makes sense that one would ask permission. Especially considering white people often get praised or accepted for wearing things like "hippy" or "gypsy" or other stolen styles(erasing their origin and wearing inaccurate things) while the ogs get oppressed for it. It's about respect.

[@AnniCarlsson]

​@@river9215 never seen a native person say it's bad to have on their culture if you do it the correct way and not make fun of it. It's white people that say you not allowed o do that becouse we decide what other cultures think

[@ashliekeith9803]

@@AnniCarlsson precisely! Why do we as “white” people feel like we need to be the voice for other groups? Seems kind of white savior-ish to me.

[@jacforswear18]

@@ashliekeith9803no one cares how proud you are about not caring about being respectful. It’s not a brag Ashlie 😂

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Kristin is going to share her earring collection which I appreciate. BE NORMAL BE NORMAL BE NORMAL BE NORMAL BE NORMAL BE NORMAL BE NORMAL BE NORMAL BE NORMAL BE NORMAL BE NORMAL BE NORMAL BE NORMAL

[@monicahyland8641]

I have to tell myself this everyday, somehow after quarantine of 2020 I’ve never felt normal again. I need this posted by my bedside,my front door,my car window,my license plate,,everywhere I come in contact with. BE NORMAL 😂💕

[@kitchenandjorn]

I will never be normal and no one can make meeeeeeeeeeee

[@meganlampa3293]

​@@kitchenandjorn absolutely ❤

[@serildamoody5868]

I love this. As a native woman, my favorite thing to do is sort and coordinate my earrings with my outfits.

[@andreagustafson3757]

Just a note on the bloodroot earrings at 10:04. You called the flower a daisy but actually its the white 8-12 petaled flower of the bloodroot plant. Thanks for sharing your beaded earring collection, they're all so pretty!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I hope Miss Kianga is featured on the channel. Also, being updated on the drop during Pre-Op is iconic.

[@kitchenandjorn]

She laughed and laughed

[@alexisrobertson8257]

idk if anyone has said this yet, but for the 1st pair of earring when you said “dee-nay”, I myself and Diné, and it’s pronounced “di-neh” and you pronounce the “neh” part faster than the “di” part. I’m also so happy you showed all sorts of beaded earring because I do beadwork myself and I love that you can show these off. I’m so jealous of your collection.

[@kitchenandjorn]

Ugh I am just seeing this, thank you for this

[@cryanna.666]

"Kwe" is pronounced like... kway. Anishinabe use a double vowel spelling for our language, in which a single letter E makes a long A sound. I LOVE YOUR EARRINGS! The little berry baskets are so CUTE!!

[@kitchenandjorn]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@melinaj3555]

Awe thank you so much for the shoutout!!! I’m glad you love the earrings ❤❤❤❤❤ -Mel from eversickk 🌹

[@kitchenandjorn]

YAYAYYAYAYAY!!!

[@plutopepsi578]

It makes me so happy to see how comfortable Kristen has gotten with her culture and identity

[@GeekChicPolitiq]

Kristin, I love seeing you discover your Native heritage! Especially through things like these beautiful accessories which are more a part of your personality than sitting down and sifting through dry historical sources.

[@colormeorchid]

The way I instantly spotted sweetgrass_beads 😍😍😍 her beadwork opened my world. I’m Lakota but grew up as a little pop punk gremlin. Heather’s work was the first time I saw traditional work in a non traditional way.

[@star_2118]

I’m so glad us native people are getting more recognization for our artistic skills, thank you for sharing 🙏🏽

[@kristenkane4485]

Me: I don’t own ANY beaded earrings.🤔 Watches and admires ALL of the earrings! Me: Well shit, now I NEED some beaded earrings too! 😆

[@kaydunphy7382]

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day- today in Canada, this was the best video to pop up. ❤

[@WKKouture]

Oh this is wonderful! As an reconnecting Afro-Indigenous artist it's sooo nice listening to people gush about their beadwork. It's especially great hearing the names of some of my favorite beaders. And seeing the owner of the beautiful beadwork they spent months on being a creator I love is all the better. Thanks so much for this, it made my night.

[@monicahyland8641]

Kristen is the most powerful power puff woman in the world and don’t you forget that Mojo-JoJo and HIM. I love Kristen and Jen ❤

[@randomripoff123]

those red tailed hawk earrings were literally so beautiful that i actually started crying. like all of these are gorgeous and/or fun and have INCREDIBLE craftsmanship that blew me away--but i just DID NOT EXPECT the red tailed hawk earrings. holy fucking goddamn shit. never have earrings or any piece of jewelry, no matter how painstakingly crafted and no matter how beautiful, have moved me to tears. but those? fuck me, dude. i replayed that section over and over and just kept staring at them. fucking AMAZING. thank you so much for sharing your collection! you've got a pair for just about every occasion--which means you clearly need to keep going until you have at least TWO for every occasion, and then some. lol

[@hannah836]

the protective hiss when the collection came out is such a MOOD

[@maya-gur695]

Omg Kristin's taste in earrings is exquisite!

[@lisalynch7451]

im so happy that shes making them mainstream because our art is so beautiful

[@kitchenandjorn]

It really is

[@omt28]

these are all so beautiful, thanks for sharing! I gasped at the hawk ones, the detail and texture are stunning. I've gotten really into earrings in the past few years and I would love to add some native made earrings to my collection, I'll definitely be checking out some of these artists!

[@beckie10]

I actually used to work at an online bead retail store, and though I never got into making beaded jewelry myself, my coworkers did. I know how much work goes into making these and have so much respect for it as an art form and for the people that make them. It’s a gorgeous collection Kristin! I couldn’t possibly choose a favorite pair but I really loved those little rainbow ones, and holy crap-the hawks! I don’t think I’ve seen sequins used like this before. What amazing work!!

[@wristsareforgirls]

The Ms Kianga pair with the purple shell has very 1920s/30s vibes - so pretty! Not like jewelry from then but reminiscent of art and architecture movements during those decades.

[@fzzypurpleturtle]

I love watching channels that I enjoy sharing their passions like this. Absolutely enraptured the entire time. Like when Trixie Mattel goes through her Barbies and gives us the deets behind their significance and the experience buying them.

[@ElaineOpper]

What a beautiful collection and a really cool way to engage in your heritage in a day-to-day way.

[@ceekay3143]

I prefer smaller earrings for myself, but I can absolutely appreciate the beauty and work that goes into those pieces of art. Years ago I attempted to make bracelets with seed beads. Just getting the right needle and thread to be able to do patterns was a struggle! Nothing worse than getting thread that is thin enough to go through beads multiple times for complex patterns, only for it to break and your work to fall apart.

[@lauramikolajczyk9804]

Came for a standard earring collection. Freaked over this AMAZINGLY CURATED AND REFINED EARRING COLLECTION!!! Our Native American homies DO THE DAMN THANG with earrings, yaaaaaas!!! :)

[@italiana626sc]

Thanks for sharing your gorgeous collection with us, as well as the stories behind the individual pairs and the creators who made them!! Really, really beautiful!

[@kristinholsapple2587]

I found these two on buzz feed and most recently found them again so I am catching up on 2yrs lol... I think Kristin (I spell my name same way the correct way Kristin) s so beautiful, smart and just an overall fantastic them. Jen let's see, oh yes same thing. I love the earrings, love that I found them again ...... Glad to have hit the subscribe button.......

[@kitter381]

I love love love seeing beaded earrings collections. Thank you for talking about your Indigenous identity, especially as someone who has found greater connection to that part of your identity as an adult ♥️

[@melaniekenney9564]

I loved my Native American art history class in the spring (sadly I had to withdraw for my physical health). I was so excited to work on the final project was to recreate traditional indigenous art with traditional materials. I was trying so hard to find quills to do my project. I literally texted my best friend to ask for horse hair. (Sorry if this doesn’t make entire since my nerve damage gives me bad brain fog). I have several indigenous friends who really were excited to see how well I did. I was going to recreate the bag without the shoulder strap that was in the first indigenous picture taken (It was some christian indigenous leader) I still actually read my book I have for that class because it is so interesting and I love to learn new things. All of the beadwork of your earring are gorgeous

[@Cupidthewingwoman]

Me seeing Kristin’s earrings pop up in videos: Oh those are so cool! I wonder how many she has? Me seeing this vid: OH! THESE ARE GORGEOUS AND I NEED THOSE CLOUD ONES!💖

[@shaynamatthias]

what a gorgeous collection! as a "white-passing" iñupiaq femme queer genderfluid person who loves jewelry, i am so stoked to see these beautiful indigenous-made earrings. i'm definitely checking out every single one of these artists, starting with my fellow iñupiaq member!

[@helenm1085]

​@@ashliekeith9803 no need to be rude!

[@ashliekeith9803]

@@helenm1085 I’m just pointing out the absurdity.

[@JynxGirl11]

I'm making my first pair of beaded earrings this summer. It is humbling to know what they did to create these!! These are absolutely stunning!

[@arirenzi-surprenant6915]

Love this!!! I’m a indigenous person who also does beadwork so it was wonderful to see this. Very deadly earrings 😋

[@Pocketwatchla]

For the blood root earrings, the little daisies on top I think are actually the blood root flowers! They are beautiful!

[@kitchenandjorn]

Oh lmao that's embarrassing for me

[@Pocketwatchla]

@@kitchenandjorn noooo it's a honest mistake! The only reason I know it is I'm going to school to learn about medicinal and edible plants!

[@sabrelasers]

OMG WHAT ah I can't wait to watch this after work - I know I'm gonna find some amazing new artists to follow! Thanks so much for showcasing your incredible earrings, and much love from this kichwa-puruha enby living on six nations territory! 🙏

[@Sleipnirseight]

Omg I'm so obsessed with beadwork. I follow so many artists on ig and their skills are mesmerizing. Someday I would love to get a pair 😻

[@TommyKins33]

Bought my first beaded earrings last week after being inspired by yours! They are similar to your "fire" ones :)

[@whfidjshdhfjfj5555]

*tunes in, in Native American* (I’m in the middle of making a very large world turtle stuffie that I’m beading for my spouse for our anniversary and this is a 💋 perfect video to vibe with)

[@katiejorabbit6931]

I love this, a Lil hack I use to keep my large earrings secure is I put bandaid skin behind my ear hole and poke the earrings thru it saves the lobe.❤

[@PokhrajRoy.]

It was nice to finally see the collection! Keep up the collector’s instincts.

[@me_ggg_an]

woah! I had no idea beads could be so beautiful! truly works of art. my wallet does not thank you! 😆

[@Katie80-501]

I have come back to this video so many times in the last few months! I don't have much personal interest in beaded earrings but I love listening to people talk about subjects they are passionate about and you can tell that Kristin loves talking about beaded earrings!

[@happilyever]

my best friend is muscogee and she and her grandma make beaded earrings for themselves, they're always so beautiful. i love being able to see your collection! 😊

[@amandaferrie-arberman659]

I am in love, you did amazing with the info, I love anything Kitchen and Jorn does truly.❤❤❤❤

[@bethsl2839]

I went to Morning Bird's site after watching this video & fell in love with the jewelry. I bought 6 pairs of earrings & have gotten many compliments on them.

[@nope2095]

It was so nice to see y'all sharing something that you super care about, that you enjoy!

[@amandagallo863]

Thank you so much for sharing your collection and the stories behind them! They are such works of art!

[@jencopeland8449]

Loved the Lucky Charm earrings.

[@meljac9649]

High key the video I have been waiting for!! If you ever open a po box I'd send earings. I have been watching both you for soo long gahh I'm so here for your indigenous journey

[@buckysknife]

thank you sm for showing us your collection!!! It’s been a while since I’ve beaded because of college but I’m on a break right now. Seeing the beadwork/quillwork really inspired me and I think I’m gonna pick it up again (matter of fact literally right now). I’m sure I’ve got a lot of WIPs I need to finish 😭

[@kitchenandjorn]

Yes do it do it!!!

[@buckysknife]

@@kitchenandjorn will do! 🫶🏽

[@danitaklerks8091]

WOW STUNNING. No collection is too big! I make criosanna (traditional Irish belts) and they make me sooo happy. They're my babies!!

[@caitlinbenallack835]

These are all stunning! Fantastic pieces of wearable art. I love the wide variety of styles and motifs.

[@nancyzaragoza7736]

Omg, you have an amazing collection. I have some copper canoe earrings and know the feeling of excitement when the artist has earrings available.

[@Jadesmorot]

This is so cool! I love seeing videos to completely open my eyes to a new side of culture and I haven’t gotten to experience before!!

[@missrae85]

Its likely been said already, but Anishinaabe is pronounced Ah-ni-shin-ah-bay and kwe is k-way. As an Anishinaabe woman, this has to be my favorite video of yours. PS, I like to call my earring collection my future family heirlooms

[@emmamae3296]

i’m not sure if anyone has commented this but Diné is pronounced sort of like Da-nay or you could also just say Navajo which is pronounced like nav-a-ho, as someone who is Diné they’re pretty interchangeable imo. but i also wanna say how i really love how you’re reconnecting to your culture & love how you support other native artists as someone who does beadwork❤️ p.s. do you have a P.O. box? i would love to gift you some of my work

[@nanno6764]

Your collection is so beautiful! I am Nish/ojibwe and it wasn’t until that I got into beaded earrings that I fell in love with wearing jewelry. Our native relatives are all so talented and it’s so cool to get to wear essentially a piece of art and culture on our bodies. (Also you are not wrong about native people loving beaded earrings, I have even been stopped (platonically/innocently) by guys who say they like my earrings lol.

[@xoTaaryn]

14:32 those are made by kristin jock! shes local beader back home on my reservation 😊

[@kitchenandjorn]

Thank you!!!!

[@dawnsmith6910]

Thank you for this video :) And thank you for supporting Indigenous bead artists! I was surprised to see a more mainstream show simply talking about how awesome beadwork is and this definetely cheered me up 🤗💜

[@lauramikolajczyk9804]

The hawk earrings, STAHHHHP! Amazing!!!

[@ARMY_for_10_years]

I love that you not only showed off your collection, but you gave credit where credit was due, to the best of your abilities. Think in gonna look into starting my collection up again. I lost all my jewelry in a fire, and I 5 pairs of beaded earrings...😢

[@meglyy]

I love how supportive and excited Jenn gets for things that bring her friends joy, even if it isn’t her personal style. She’s the hype friend everyone needs! 💜💜

[@rosemorningangel]

Such beautiful culture represented in one-of-a-kind art! So beautiful. Kristin, your collection is insane and I am in love with the bows.

[@Malyssalp]

Kristin, thank you for sharing your beautiful collection with us. I love how excited you are about all of these amazing pieces and how Jen is such a friend to be so interested in your treasurers.

[@hunterbell6927]

I am blown away! These are all so beautiful!!

[@withpeacelove366]

I love the beaded earrings.

[@kiarimarie]

I'm sure there is a conversation to be had about the use of animal products and veganism when it comes to indigenous practices but I feel pretty okay saying for the most part that those conversations are best had among indigenous people. Especially when it's stuff that is widely done and accepted in the WASP American space. That being said, my favorite are the turtles.

[@emmapemberley6111]

yessssss. THIS is the video I've been waiting for!!!!!!

[@brittanydorrington1418]

Omg, thank you for this video!!! I am Lakota Sioux and Cherokee. Both my mom and I have been looking for native earrings to wear for my university graduation so all these amazing artists mentioned will definitely help in the search!! ❤❤

[@emily-janeboustead6084]

Yasss Kristen! Be proud of your collection of beaded earrings! Be proud of yourself and who you are xxxx

[@plutopepsi578]

The super subtle blue ombré on the cloud earring by rissa is GORGEOUS

[@mallorywidmer1387]

The Beads Knees!!! Hahahah! I can’t! That’s fantastic 😂

[@shelbiegage1263]

I remember a few years ago when Kristin was so anxious to show her ears at all

[@basicbaroque]

This is the most stunning earring collection! I like that these are such special pieces. I don't buy a lot of jewelry, but when I do, it has to be something cool. These fit the bill. 😍

[@sagegrey00]

This is a beautiful collection from such talented people. I’m blown away!

[@deadlykota]

im so excited for this you have NO IDEA. im also reconnecting & trying to expand my beadwork abilities & these artists are such huge inspirations

[@sarahmoore435]

This delights my collector gene without activating it. 11/10 what an absolute treasure trove of a collection!

[@christianneottinger3932]

Thanks for sharing. The artistry is stunning.

[@emporesszia]

Gorgeous! I love them all, especially the Ms Kianga.

[@khm9879]

Omg what a fabulous collection!! I loved hearing all the stories and seeing all the cool designs everyone made! 🥰

[@kirikat9365]

Every now and again we are blessed to come across things that show you how much bigger the world is than you might have thought before. I had no idea this was even a thing til today, but I'm glad I do now~

[@Imberis]

What a beautiful collection. Little works of art you can wear!

[@trinkbug8660]

I didn’t know u were native omg!!! i bead and your pieces are soooo beautiful your collection is absolute goals

[@kitchenandjorn]

Thank you so much!! Literally this is where all my influencer money goes lmao

[@JanineLoomis]

Every set is absolutely stunning!

[@poetdrowned]

I loved this! It was so interesting and opened me up to a whole new art form to get way too heavily invested in 😅. I think Jen should do a collection next!

[@elizzzzzabitch]

engagement also this makes me wish i wore earrings lol but one of my piercings closed up and i didnt wear earrrings much before that anyway. gotta look into some beaded necklaces or something

[@abradyv]

Maybe you can find some clip-ons.

[@jm2307]

The way I loved this video from the moment I read the title

[@boogieworm7513]

i did not want this video to end!!! the earrings are soo beautiful

[@slumber8120]

i don't even have pierced ears but i HAPPILY watched this entire video. they're all so beautiful!!

[@axelita29]

I'm assuming Kristen is native so it's okay for her to buy these but what's the protocol for someone who isn't native but really really loves these and just appreciates the beauty of it EDIT: didn't realize she would mention it at the end that it's okay to buy as long as it's from a native source. How do I go about finding out about the person to make sure it's truly native?

[@kitchenandjorn]

Good question! I feel like a good way is just to see who is interacting with them in the Instagram comments? Is it other Native folks? People who are in community and who say who their Nation/Tribe is in their bio are probably good to go! If anyone has better ideas please correct me!!!

[@danitsaandaluz4116]

These are absolutely stunning!