Sami Siida of North America

Sami Art and Duodji


Duodji is a term used to describe many types of Sami handicraft.
 Duodji can be anything from silversmithing and knifemaking, to sewing, embroidery and all of the fabric arts including fashion design, to woodworking including boat and sled making, and beyond. 
A duojar is one who creates duodji. 

About Duodji

Duodjeínstítuhtta
Offers a brief definition of duodji

Sami Duodji Association
  Detailed background information on duodji

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Dujoar Studios

View galleries and purchase duodji.  Sites are in English, except as noted.  In those cases, one can always view the galleries and email the duojar for more information.  We link only to authentic duojars.  Most of these sites offer items for sale as well as numerous photos of their work. 

áibmeáiti
Duojar Ellinor Guttorm Utsi, based in Deatnu/Tana.  Fashion designer.  In Norwegian, click on Kolleksjon (collection) to view galleries.  Kontakt, for email address.

Jon Ole Andersen
Based in Kárášjohka/Karasjok, Norway.

Árran Krukmakeri
Ellen Marie Martinsen works in ceramics and is based in Sweden. 

Astu Design
Dujoar Anna-Stina Svakko is based in Sweden and specializes in leather and textiles.

Erik Fankki
Duojar specializing in knives and wooden cups.  Based in Kaitum, near Kiruna, Sweden.

Magnus Fankki
Antler, based in Kaitum, Sweden

Ann-Sofi Fjällström
Fashion designer, based in Tärnaby, Sweden.  Swedish, click on Kollektion for galleries, Kontakta for email.

Anu Forselius
Based in
Varangerbotn, Norway, Anu specializes in silver.  Norwegian, click any photo to view a gallery.

Graveniid Duojit
Dujoar Marit Guttorm Graven is a fashion designer, based in Kárášjohka. Norwegian, click on nettbutikk (online store) to see galleries.

Ivnnit Design and Import
Textiles and jewelry.  Based in Guovdageainnu, Norway.  Norwegian.


Paulus Kuhmunen
Duojar working in antler and wood, based in Jokkmok, Sweden. In Swedish, click on  Slöjdutställning to view gallery.

Håvard Larsen
  Troms, Norway based duojar specializing in wood, antler, and metal.  Galleries include knives, carvings, some drums and sculpture.  Norwegian, click any of the links on the left to view galleries.

Lavvo Saami Art and Nature
Studio in  Vassijaure, Sweden, specializing in ceramics and jewelry.

Max Lundström
Based in Sweden, working in various media.

Randi and Thomas Marainen
Based in Soppero, Sweden, working in multiple media.  Swedish, one page with gallery and contact information.

 Maritex Gávpi
Guovdageainnu duodji workshop, working with various media.  Norwegian, click on netbutikk (online store) on top right of page, this opens up a shopping cart.  Then click on various links in the left hand frame to view current items for sale.

Olmmáivákki Duodjesearvi
Textiles in the Coastal Sami tradition, scarves, mittens, hats, and other times.  Based in Kåfjord, Norway, in Norwegian.  Click on netbutikk (online store) to view items for sale and to shop.

Sven-Åke Risfjell
Drums, based in Vilhelmina, Sweden.

 Samisk håndverk - Duodje
  Gunnar Solstrøm is from Tysfjord, Norway, and works with wood and metal.   Norwegian, click on any of the buttons on the left hand side to view galleries.

Samekki Studio
Duojar Petteri Laiti is based in Anár/Inari, Finland, and specializes in Jewelry and other silversmithing.

Sámi Duodji
Based in Anár/Inari, Finland, working in many media.  Finnish, click on any of the photos at right to view a gallery.

Jonas Sandström
Site has knives, jewelry, drums, and wooden containers.  Based in Sweden, in Swedish, click on any of the links in the left hand column to view galleries.

Sara Svonni Design
Fashion designer based in Tärnaby, Sweden

Anders Sunna
Drums, based in Gällivare, Sweden

Olav Svonni
Knives, wooden cups, based near Kiruna, Sweden

Tana Gold and Silversmith
Specializing in jewelry, based in Deatnu/Tana, Norway

Magnar Varsi
Woodwork of all kinds, from wooden boxes to furniture to boats.  Norwegian.

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Visual Arts

Elle Hansa (Hans Ragnar Mathisen)

Monica Edmonson
Glass and textiles

Kurt Seaberg
Sami Spirit Calendar



Visual Arts - Historic

Áillohaš
 
Nils Nillson Skum

John Savio

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Photo Galleries - Sami Photographers

Art Lavvu
Photographer Jouni Näkkälä from the Finnish side offers several galleries of Sami photos.

Nils Biti - Gallery of Deatnu/Tana
Nature photography of the Deatnu river valley in Norway.

Olof T. Johansson
Variety of photo galleries.  Swedish, click on any link on page to view a gallery.

Fred Ivar Utsi Klemesten
Includes selections from current Smithsonian exhibit.

Goahti building and other galleries
Small galleries on subjects such as the Riddu Riđđu festival, building of a goahti, northern lights, and life in Sápmi in general.

Sámi Nuorat
Photo album of Jokkmokks Marknad 2006 from the Sami youth magazine on the Swedish side.

Tomas Utsi
Based in Kiruna, Sweden, various Sami galleries as well as nature and other galleries.


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Photo Galleries - Historical Sami Photos

Deatnu/Tana
Three photo galleries from Deatnu history book by Aage Solbakk

National Library of Norway
 Over 150 photos from 1880s to 1920s.

Saltdal Museum

Photos from Saltdal, Norway, during the first half ot he 20th century



Other

Northern Lavvu


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