About Bizhbah

Bizhbah Designs

I specialize in creating contemporary and traditional inspired jewelry pieces. Each piece is crafted to suit both form and function, client preferences, and unique style. From statement necklaces to earrings, I work to learn new techniques and strive to incorporate the culture of Navajo jewelry. I do this to ensure my vision captures yesterday, today, and tomorrow is brought to life.

Craftsmanship

At Bizhbah, every piece is crafted with advice and feedback from experts (aunties, grannies, and my mom). This has ultimately lead to identifying materials that, when put together, are stylish, of good quality, and created with mindfulness. From the initial design to the final product, Bizhbah takes pride in creating jewelry that is not only beautiful but also of the best quality possible.

A beads story

I've always felt that jewelry is more than just an accessory; it is a reflection of one's personality and style. Founded out of appreciation of Navajo and indigenous cultures, Bizhbah's journey began with a passion for creating unique and handcrafted pieces that tell a story of our history.

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About the person

(K’é)ulture

Yáátééh!

My name is Douglas Capitan, Ákót’éego diné nishłį́. Tʼiistsʼóóz Ńdeeshgizh déé’ naashá.

Ts'ah yisk'idnii nishłį́, Tó'aheedlíinii bashishchiin

Kinyaa'áanii dashicheii, Naasht'ézhi dine'é dashinalí. I am an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation from Crownpoint, New Mexico. I am Sage Brush Hill People, born for Water Flows Together, my maternal clan is Towering House and paternal clan is Zuni People.

First and foremost thank you for visiting! I learned mycraft through very non-traditional ways. In 2019 I returned home after living in Phoenix and having lived in Albuquerque for a majority of my adult life. I’m a graduate of UNM and ASU having studied public administration, journalism, and education. I always understood the importance for me to return home and support my family and community. Upon returning I had the privilege to serve my people and Through the hundreds of hours of counseling and advising to guide artists through the application, I learned. These setinals of Navajo culture taught me more than a craft but instilled within me all the values of our Navajo culture and most importantly the spirit of k’é for which I am so grateful.

My art not only represents my passion but the passion of thousands of artists now and throughout our history of the Navajo Nation.