earthlodge

earthlodge


My name is Takuya Funaki. I am a beadworker, silversmith and a lover of Native American traditional music. I am the owner of an online shop "earthlodge ", specialized for silver and turquoise jewelry.

With the earthlodge KZread channel, I show all the processes of my recent beading project, especially making moccasins.
I learned a Native American beading method when I was a tribal college student from Japan on the Flathead Indian Reservation, MT in 1987 and ever since then I've been beading moccasins especially.

I enjoy designing moccasins not only with a Native American tribes' traditional designs but also borrowing ideas from other world cultural elements as well.

I've started to play Native American flute at the same time as starting bead.
My influencer is Kevin Locke, a traditional Lakota flute player, a hoop dancer and a great Kola/friend.
I love playing songs from old traditional and modern Powwow songs which you can hear at Powwow in the US and Canada.


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  • @dalton-jay
    @dalton-jay3 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, I just bought a book on how to do this but wanted a video of someone doing it, currently started mine❤🤞🏽

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork2 күн бұрын

    @dalton-jay good luck with your project 👍🏻

  • @blossom1643
    @blossom164315 күн бұрын

    Your work is beautiful. Very clear instruction too I was holdin my breath when you fired up that Lighter so Close to that stunning work!! Thanks for sharing!✌️🇺🇸

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork14 күн бұрын

    @@blossom1643 Thank you, I am glad to know you enjoyed it 😊

  • @liana6156
    @liana615618 күн бұрын

    hi, these are beautiful!! roughly how long did these take you to make?

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork17 күн бұрын

    @liana6156 I don't work a full day, so around 7 to 10 days, I guess.

  • @ameliatribeofissachar7311
    @ameliatribeofissachar731128 күн бұрын

    So beautiful URA means thank you in my Comanche language ✌🏾💙🫶🏿

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork27 күн бұрын

    @ameliatribeofissachar7311 thank you so much!!!

  • @sofi_klo
    @sofi_kloАй бұрын

    Прекрасная работа 👌💯 Где найти выкройку 🤕

  • @melissacayford8152
    @melissacayford8152Ай бұрын

    It is taking an enormous amount of self control to not run to the store and grab beads to make these! They are breath taking

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadworkАй бұрын

    Very happy to know I could inspire someone!! Thank you

  • @nativeandindigenuscraftcre433
    @nativeandindigenuscraftcre433Ай бұрын

    Hi thanks for sharing your beading moccasins video hopping for the best out of your work and goood luck with everything watching for fun once again

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadworkАй бұрын

    Hi, thank you so much for your compliment!!

  • @jamesgibbs7933
    @jamesgibbs7933Ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your work with us. Great beauty. I have made over thirty pair of Plains style mocs, and I am still learning.

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadworkАй бұрын

    me too 😉

  • @deeevenson7079
    @deeevenson7079Ай бұрын

    Priceless and amazing

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadworkАй бұрын

    thank you!

  • @EagleEyez333
    @EagleEyez333Ай бұрын

    Hello. Can you tell me what size of thread you use?🤔 Hope you don't mind me asking. Or.... What size do you recommend for cut beads?🤔

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadworkАй бұрын

    I use Nymo bonded nylon B White

  • @EagleEyez333
    @EagleEyez333Ай бұрын

    @@earthlodge_beadwork me too..😀🤓

  • @boss-mwpressurewashing5068
    @boss-mwpressurewashing5068Ай бұрын

    You are an amazing artist how can I buy a pair from you? I also make lots of regalia.

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadworkАй бұрын

    Please text me to [email protected] Thank you🙂

  • @norajaneburns2628
    @norajaneburns26282 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work

  • @user-Ian7777
    @user-Ian77772 ай бұрын

    From one Master beadworker to another, your work is 'exceptional'. Great respect to traditional beaders who keep the old ways alive 🦅 🫱🏽‍🫲🏼

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork2 ай бұрын

    thank you so much for your wonderful compliment

  • @user-Ian7777
    @user-Ian77772 ай бұрын

    @@earthlodge_beadwork 👍🏼

  • @gmariet1391
    @gmariet13912 ай бұрын

    Theyre a masterpeice !

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork2 ай бұрын

    thank you for your compliment 😊

  • @shellypetts787
    @shellypetts7872 ай бұрын

    John, because of your beautiful designs, I am beginning this project. It is so much more of a thought process than I supposed it would be. I'm getting frustrated with the beading...I'm on my third set of tongues. LOL My daughter keeps telling me it's going to take longer than I think. Then I heard you in one video saying it took several weeks for you to visualize and finish a pair and I felt somewhat more capable. There might be a finish line. Hopefully while i can still wear them, in Wisconsin. I love your moccasins!!!

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork2 ай бұрын

    Take your time and enjoy it's process 😉👍🏻

  • @susant.7954
    @susant.79542 ай бұрын

    What is that your using to adhere the fabric

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork2 ай бұрын

    Pellon® 805 Wonder-Under® is the original paper-backed fusible web. It fuses easily in mere seconds and is 100% machine stitchable. The fabric will maintain a soft hand after fusing. Wonder-Under® is great for apparel, home décor, and craft projects. It bonds fabric to fabric or any porous surface like wood and cardboard.

  • @Maz1066
    @Maz10662 ай бұрын

    Three pieces of hide and some beads and you produce something this beautiful. Such a talent.

  • @dian1711
    @dian17112 ай бұрын

    Beautiful mocs

  • @user-nx3ex9ns9h
    @user-nx3ex9ns9h2 ай бұрын

    ያሠላም ፈናን ይሥለሙ ሢያምር❤👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌

  • @giuseppe4909
    @giuseppe49092 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work !

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork2 ай бұрын

    really appreciate your compliment❤️

  • @giuseppe4909
    @giuseppe49092 ай бұрын

    @@earthlodge_beadwork I really appreciate your talent !

  • @EagleEyez333
    @EagleEyez3332 ай бұрын

    Interesting...🧐 Moccasins 4 the dead.

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork2 ай бұрын

    Full-beaded moccasins were mistakenly thought of as the moccasins of the dead, but this is not the case; in the past, when people died, they were buried in their best clothes. Full-beaded moccasins were one of the best costumes and were not made for the dead. As proof of this, the Museum of the American Indians research has shown that when examining many old full-beaded moccasins, there is evidence that they were actually worn. The American Indian Art Magazine had a great article about this.🙂

  • @EagleEyez333
    @EagleEyez3332 ай бұрын

    I like beading too.

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork2 ай бұрын

    Happy Beading 😊

  • @cynthiabuttry6549
    @cynthiabuttry65492 ай бұрын

    I was wondering how to put cones on the moccasins, it seems pretty simple and yes, I would use brass cones because the silver ones seem to tarnish easily. What tribe uses this design, maybe Arapaho??😊❤

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork2 ай бұрын

    Back in those days, they pinched a cone-tip, but I use a glue 😁. The design ideas come from the Comanche, Kiowa, and Southern Cheyenne.

  • @cynthiabuttry6549
    @cynthiabuttry65492 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the tips and design information. I'm Southern Cheyenne and enjoy beading moccasins when I have all materials and time.

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork2 ай бұрын

    @@cynthiabuttry6549 Happy Beading !!

  • @renaestanley1714
    @renaestanley17143 ай бұрын

    Oki! Do you have a specific layout for the top when measuring the feet?

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork3 ай бұрын

    I highly recommend checking "Native American Moccasins / A Craft Manual by George M. White" It explains everything.

  • @LucyNunez-xh1wh
    @LucyNunez-xh1wh3 ай бұрын

    Where can I find the moccasin pattern? Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork3 ай бұрын

    I recommend checking "Native American Moccasins/ A Craft Manual by George M. White" 🙂👍🏻

  • @KainoaBlackeagle
    @KainoaBlackeagle3 ай бұрын

    Stunning!

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork3 ай бұрын

    Appreciate!!

  • @robertorutigliano5259
    @robertorutigliano52593 ай бұрын

    your beadwork in fantastic, all your

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork3 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🙂

  • @ju5tscott699
    @ju5tscott6994 ай бұрын

    Excellent as Always! What were the Red beads you were using? I think that's the shade I've been looking for!

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork4 ай бұрын

    Yes, they are a vintage Venetian White Heart Red, which is almost impossible to find nowadays.

  • @ju5tscott699
    @ju5tscott6994 ай бұрын

    wow I was not expecting that. Those beads have such a deep color. My vintage white hearts have purple tone. Thanks so much. @@earthlodge_beadwork

  • @aurawright2130
    @aurawright21305 ай бұрын

    What are the approximate dimensions of the bag? Are projects #1 and #2 basically the same size? Thank you for your videos and your music!

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork5 ай бұрын

    Yes, they are the same size, 6 x 8

  • @aurawright2130
    @aurawright21305 ай бұрын

    @@earthlodge_beadwork thank you!

  • @leticiacamba3590
    @leticiacamba35905 ай бұрын

    These are beautiful!

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @aurawright2130
    @aurawright21305 ай бұрын

    Do you use regular weight or heavy duty pellon 805? I LOVE your bead and leather work!

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork5 ай бұрын

    I am not sure but I guess it is a regular one.

  • @aurawright2130
    @aurawright21305 ай бұрын

    I learn so much from watching you. Thank you!

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork5 ай бұрын

    So glad I could help ☺️

  • @aurawright2130
    @aurawright21305 ай бұрын

    Beautiful moccasins, beautiful work! Thank you for letting us watch!

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching ✌️

  • @brendabrenda6738
    @brendabrenda67385 ай бұрын

    Amazing, so beautiful

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork5 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @brendabrenda6738
    @brendabrenda67385 ай бұрын

    For my first time I am in the process of making my own basic pair.

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork5 ай бұрын

    ​@@brendabrenda6738Happy Beading!!

  • @rheannackabee5519
    @rheannackabee55196 ай бұрын

    ever nice, your little pal helping too <3

  • @Wahcawatoglawin
    @Wahcawatoglawin6 ай бұрын

    😍

  • @Wahcawatoglawin
    @Wahcawatoglawin6 ай бұрын

    All this time, iv'e been doing it the hard way 😮

  • @Wahcawatoglawin
    @Wahcawatoglawin6 ай бұрын

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork6 ай бұрын

    ☺️👍🏻

  • @dancerd238
    @dancerd2386 ай бұрын

    How do you figure out the size? Toe to heel and width?

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork6 ай бұрын

    I highly recommend checking "Native American Moccasins/A Craft Manual by George M. White"

  • @dancerd238
    @dancerd2386 ай бұрын

    Really incredible work. Thank you for sharing.

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Tech_Linda
    @Tech_Linda6 ай бұрын

    Amazing!! I wish they were mine. ☺I love your work

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork6 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @Tech_Linda
    @Tech_Linda6 ай бұрын

    @@earthlodge_beadwork very, very much, it comes from the heart

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork6 ай бұрын

    @Tech_Linda really appreciate your comment

  • @eviehawke
    @eviehawke7 ай бұрын

    it's soothing to watch you bead. thank you very much for sharing.

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork7 ай бұрын

    So glad you liked it 😊

  • @anglestapia5640
    @anglestapia56407 ай бұрын

    Amo su arte❤

  • @mariebom8145
    @mariebom81457 ай бұрын

    Been waiting to see this done❤ Thank you so very much ❣️

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork7 ай бұрын

    So sorry for delay! I hope you will enjoy this project.

  • @gmariet1391
    @gmariet13917 ай бұрын

    Beautiful ! ❤

  • @jodytalley2320
    @jodytalley23207 ай бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @colletteewing4617
    @colletteewing46177 ай бұрын

    Absolutely love your work. ❤️

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @eviehawke
    @eviehawke7 ай бұрын

    beautiful work. soothing to watch. miigwech for sharing. ☀️

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching 🧡

  • @leebowman6457
    @leebowman64577 ай бұрын

    excellent beadwork. Very even stitching ❤

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork7 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Please stay tuned 😀

  • @doreenmitchell777
    @doreenmitchell7777 ай бұрын

    Any chance of purchasing a pair ... your technique is out of this world ... blessings of the Blue Kachina !

  • @earthlodge_beadwork
    @earthlodge_beadwork7 ай бұрын

    What an honor!!