Raychelle "BESH" Shabi

Raychelle “BESH” Shabi is a Diné (Navajo) artist from Whitecone, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation. Taught by her Nali (grandmother) at a young age to make “Ghost Beads” from juniper berry seeds, Raychelle has carried this tradition with her throughout her life. Through BESH L.L.C., she reclaims and celebrates her Indigenous identity by creating modern accessories inspired by the beauty, traditions, and enduring spirit of the Navajo people.

She now resides in Oklahoma with her life partner, J.D. Colbert, while family in the Southwest continues to keep her spirit rooted in the land, culture, and teachings of her ancestors. Through her art, Raychelle carries these teachings forward, creating pieces that invite others to carry a small part of that story, beauty, and spirit with them.