Elsie Holiday

Clip: Season 1 Episode 3 | 6m 32sVideo has Closed Captions | CC

Basket weaver Elsie Holiday’s designs range from traditional Navajo patterns to pop art.

“You have to be patient to weave baskets,” says Elsie Holiday. After marrying into a family of basket weavers at age 19, Elsie quickly took to the family trade, creating baskets whose designs range from traditional Navajo patterns to pop art. Whether she’s gathering Navajo willow sumac with her daughter in Douglas Mesa or taking commissions, Elsie always finds a way to try something different.

Aired 07/28/2022