Devilfish Designs
devilfishdesigns.bsky.social
Devilfish Designs
@devilfishdesigns.bsky.social
Devilfish Designs owner Kandi McGilton is a Ts’msyen artist from Metlakatla, Alaska. Her focus is primarily beaded devilfish bags and Annette Island cedar bark weaving.
It’s grad cap season!
April 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Cedar bark false embroidery bottle 2025

Raven maidenhair fern design with canary grass anchors as the secondary design.
March 26, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Red cedar twined hat with uplift designs and braided edge.
March 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
See you at the Eiteljorg!
March 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Wrapping Up Cedar Bark Plaiting! ✨
Today marks the final day of our Cedar Bark Plaiting class with Mangyepsa Gyipaayg, Kandi McGilton @devilfishdesigns.bsky.social! For the past seven days straight, students have refined their plaiting skills—diving into pattern reading, material prep, and more.
March 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Examples of false embroidery baskets I’ve created over the years. The butterfly basket is available at Stonington Gallery!

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February 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Some of my recent false embroidery bottles and vases. The floral bottle (center) can be purchased at Stonington Gallery:

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February 17, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Cedar Bark Plating with Mangyepsa Gyipaayg, Kandi McGilton of @devilfishdesigns.bsky.social Students will complete a 2'x2' cedar bark mat. Students should provide their own materials.

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Details on our website: KetchikanMuseums.org
February 14, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Graduation caps are always a big request this time of year and now is the time to order! Shown are a few that I’ve created over the years. Custom orders can be placed at devilfishdesigns.art
February 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I am so proud of the work I’ve been doing with Eighth Generation. Based on ancient weaving patterns, shop my newly released coaster set now!

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Coastal Comforts Coaster Set
Traditional designs meet modern function in our new Coastal Comforts Coaster Set, designed by Ts’msyen/Tsimshian artist and weaver Kandi McGilton. In this set of glazed ceramic coasters, Kandi has rei...
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February 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Left to right: plaited red cedar hat, chasing twine red cedar hat, twined red cedar hat. Commissions can be made at devilfishdesigns.art
February 3, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Hello Bluesky! I am an indigenous artist from Metlakatla, Alaska. To learn all about who I am and what I do, visit my website at devilfishdesigns.art
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January 30, 2025 at 2:04 AM