Northern Trades is the Interior’s premier destination for traditional Alaskan artistry. We provide the high-quality materials required for authentic beadcraft, sewing, and regalia—sourced directly from the land and curated through the Gininlyaa Holdings Artist Collective.

TRAPLINE TO TABLE: ETHICALLY SOURCED FURS

  • The Winter Collection: Prime-season pelts including Marten, Lynx, Wolverine, and Fox. Every pelt is harvested by our team, ensuring the highest standards of ethics and fur density.

  • Specialty Trim & Scraps: High-grade cuttings perfect for hood ruffs, mitten trim, and small craft projects.

  • Raw & Tanned Assets: We offer both raw pelts for traditional processors and professionally tanned furs ready for immediate garment construction.

THE BEADERY & SEWING ROOM

  • Signature Seed Beads: A massive inventory of 10/0, 11/0, and 12/0 beads, including rare 24kt gold-lined and vintage-finish glass.

  • Smoked Moose & Caribou Hide: Authentically tanned hides with that unmistakable Interior scent—heavy-weight for soles and soft-tan for uppers and vests.

  • The Tool Kit: Glovers' needles, sinew (real and imitation), and high-tensile nylon threads designed to pierce heavy leather without snapping.

THE GININLYAA ARTIST COLLECTIVE

  • Featured Masterworks: High-end, one-of-a-kind pieces including beaded medallions, fur-lined parkas, and contemporary jewelry.

  • Artist Profiles: We tell the story of the hands behind the work. Purchase with the confidence that the majority of proceeds go directly back to the Gwitchyaa Zhee and Interior artists who created them.

THE NORTHERN TRADES PROCESS

1. THE HARVEST

It starts on the Gininlyaa trapline. We don't buy from international auctions; we harvest from the Alaska Interior. This allows us to guarantee the quality of the leather and the thickness of the winter guard hairs.

2. THE CURATION

Forrest and the team apply 15 years of facilities and logistics expertise to the supply chain. We source the best beads and hides from across the North, ensuring our inventory meets the rigorous standards of the Gininlyaa Artist Collective.

3. THE CREATION

We provide the platform. By supplying the best materials and a digital storefront, we empower local artists to focus on their craft while we handle the logistics of the marketplace.

RETAIL & WHOLESALE

  • Local Pickup: Visit our Fairbanks hub for in-person material selection.

  • Collective Membership: Are you an Interior artist? Contact us to learn how to access member-pricing on supplies and gallery representation.

  • Shipping: We ship statewide and nationally, ensuring Alaska’s traditional arts reach the global stage.