Shawn Zephier, “Warrior who stands visible”, is from South Dakota and is a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and the Onondaga/Iroquois Nation. Growing up in a family of traditional beaders, artists, and dancers, his love for beading sparked from a desire to craft his traditional regalia to dance at various powwows as a teen. 

Shawn specializes in creating one-of-a-kind beaded moccasins featuring traditional symbols and unique, vibrant color-ways. Each pair of moccasins tells its own distinctive story. He is dedicated to preserving his cultural heritage and traditions through his beadwork, ensuring that these traditions remain alive for future generations.