Artist Profile | Nathalie Waldman

The exquisite and beautifully hand-crafted purses made by Nathalie Waldman are both raw and enchanting. Nathalie is a member of the Dene First Nation Dogrib Tribe located in the Northwest Territories of the far north part of Canada, and her Native American heritage informs her artistic techniques and inspires the bags she creates.

She selects natural hide and leather that exhibits character – pieces that reference nature and its gifts.

Artist Profile | Nathalie Waldman

My friend Nathalie Waldman recently started making and selling hand-made leather purses that were inspired by her Dene heritage - she is a member of the Dene First Nation Dogrib Tribe located in the Northwest Territories.

Her bags are embellished with long flowing fringes, beaded rosettes, and fasteners made of silver, bone, and shell. Most of the purses have adjustable straps that can be detached, allowing the purse to be hooked to the belt loops on your jeans. They come in colors ranging from very bold (hot pink, turquoise, and purple), to more subdued or natural hues (such as tan, white, brown, and black).