On Sunday the 6th of September we welcomed Juanita and Jessica Growing Thunder!

Today, after two days of settling ourselves in the house and dressing it with inspirational treasures, Native American bead artists Juanita and Jessica arrived at Governors Island.

They showed us pictures of their beautiful Painted dolls. Joyce Growing Thunder, Juanitas mother was the creator of this type of doll -- amazingly detailed and made with so much love.

Each little person carries her or his own story. Here we introduce you to a few of them!

A beautiful fully beaded belt made by Jessica as part of her dance costume

Jessica wearing the Dragonfly necklace and earrings that Juanita made