About the Artist

Welcome Everyone!!!

Kimimila pronounced (KEE-MEE-MEE-LAH) is the Lakota word for Butterfly. Kimimila’s Beadwork LLC is inspired to reconnect and spread Native American Culture one bead at a time.

My name is Kimey Begaye, I am a self-taught beadwork artist. I am originally from Winslow Arizona and recent graduate with a Bachelors degree in Sociology and Human Resources. During my time at Fort Lewis College in Durango Colorado I won a business competition and recieved award funds to uplift Kimimilas Beadwork! My designs are original with a touch of modern to appeal toward younger generations. It is important that we spread Indigenous Culture toward the youth as they are our future! Since 2020, I have had the privilege of teaching beadwork classes, traveling for vendor events in different states (CA,AZ,NM,CO) and mailed beadwork to over 20 different states in the United States.

…Beadwork is not only a form of Art but is a form of healing and medicine

Thank you for taking time to view my page and supporting me on my journey!! <3 I am always open to orders this includes custom designs! Please feel free to send me an email. I reply within 48 hours and can have custom orders depending on the project completed within 3-10 business days. Thank you for letting me be a part of your special occasions and life with my one of a kind beadwork.