The Sparkling Buffalo business was founded by Chrystal and Sarah Buffalo, a mother and daughter team. The Sparkling Buffalo was borne of creative vision from Chrystal's experiences on the Pow Wow Trail, and Sarah's ingenious artistry to blossom into a powerful tsunami of design crossing the Red Road with contemporary lifestyle to shape the high end fashion that is The Sparkling Buffalo.
Both Chrystal and Sarah have been artists all of their lives, but it originated in 2005 when Chrystal started making Christmas earrings for her coworkers and enlisted her daughter for help; they progressed naturally into making more sophisticated jewellery as they started to incorporate semi precious stones and vintage beads. The business came into being through vending at small markets and filling custom orders for the community of Maskwacis, but began making bold steps in more recent years after Sarah moved to Edmonton and she developed her business acumen. Chrystal started creating larger beaded showpieces, sparking up a conversation about the contemporary Cree Woman. They began to be noticed by a larger audience as they participated in local events like Heritage Days, Aboriginal Day, and Knowing Our Spirits; they garnered interest nationally through The Walrus Talks, The Truth and Reconciliation Event and CBC as well as being featured on Blackstone, season 4.
Through the evolution of the business, the vision that started it all has remained, that of elevating Cree fashion and art in the lens of Canadians, as well as creating an opportunity for Maskwacis culture to be showcased on the International stage.
Both Chrystal and Sarah have been artists all of their lives, but it originated in 2005 when Chrystal started making Christmas earrings for her coworkers and enlisted her daughter for help; they progressed naturally into making more sophisticated jewellery as they started to incorporate semi precious stones and vintage beads. The business came into being through vending at small markets and filling custom orders for the community of Maskwacis, but began making bold steps in more recent years after Sarah moved to Edmonton and she developed her business acumen. Chrystal started creating larger beaded showpieces, sparking up a conversation about the contemporary Cree Woman. They began to be noticed by a larger audience as they participated in local events like Heritage Days, Aboriginal Day, and Knowing Our Spirits; they garnered interest nationally through The Walrus Talks, The Truth and Reconciliation Event and CBC as well as being featured on Blackstone, season 4.
Through the evolution of the business, the vision that started it all has remained, that of elevating Cree fashion and art in the lens of Canadians, as well as creating an opportunity for Maskwacis culture to be showcased on the International stage.
Chrystal & Sarah
