Erika Eckerstrand is a Swedish-born Santa Fe transplant who loves to create functional art. The first international graduate of the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, Eckerstrand works in a wide variety of mediums such as pottery, beadwork, jewelry, sculpture and more. Her creations have been featured in many galleries and exhibits in both the United States and Sweden. In her latest endeavor, a line of totes, handbags and wallets, Eckerstrand transforms materials originally made …
Erika Eckerstrand is a Swedish-born Santa Fe transplant who loves to create functional art. The first international graduate of the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, Eckerstrand works in a wide variety of mediums such as pottery, beadwork, jewelry, sculpture and more. Her creations have been featured in many galleries and exhibits in both the United States and Sweden. In her latest endeavor, a line of totes, handbags and wallets, Eckerstrand transforms materials originally made to withstand the elements, such as vinyl awning fabric and waterproof Cordura nylon, into pieces that are just as practical as they are stylish and unique.
