What is XIKI?

xiki - /ˈtʃɪki/

1) is a Mayan word meaning "primal adornment"*

2) represents the connection between visual memories and art

3) is an old nickname

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*it absolutely is not

Upcoming Shows

Smithsonian Craft2Wear

Sept 25-27, 2026
Times: Fri/Sat 10a-5p, Sunday 10a-p
Location: Smithsonian Institution Arts and Industries Building
900 Jefferson Dr SW
Washington, DC

Best of the Northwest

Nov 6-8, 2026
Times: VIP Preview: Fri 11a-2p
General Admission: Fri 2-7pm, Sat 10a-6p, Sun 10a-5p
Location: Magnuson Park, Hangar 30
6310 NE 74th St.
Seattle WA

Fiber and Flair: Artisan Clothing & Jewelry Marketplace

Feb 6-7, 2027
Times: Sat 10a-5p, Sun 10a-4p
Location:Great Osberg Hall at the National Nordic Museum
2655 NW Market St.
Seattle WA

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During (and a few days before and after) shows, all items will be removed from the shop. Come back soon!

  • Stellar Evolution

  • Clouds of gas and dust, collapsing and expanding, burning and exploding
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  • Celestial Mechanics

  • The physics that defines the motions of bodies in space
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  • The Earth

  • Visual stories that describe the physical history of our planet
Shop the Collection

Stellar Evolution

Clouds of gas and dust, collapsing and expanding, burning and exploding Shop the Collection

Celestial Mechanics

The physics that defines the motions of bodies in space Shop the Collection

The Earth

Visual stories that describe the physical history of our planet Shop the Collection

Meet the Maker

This is quite a bit different than "meet your maker", but, honestly. Look at that face. She's definitely kind of ornery. This kid will not put up with your shenanigans, and she is clearly at the end of the kind of a week that requires tequila. 

...or a long long weekend of hammering the crap out of metal. 

(Note: I still look exactly like this.)

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