About the Artist — Natalie Moten
Creative * Traveler * Story Collector
I spent 30 years teaching middle school — guiding young minds through history, culture, and the power of human stories. When I retired, I didn’t step away from teaching — I simply began telling stories in a new way: through my hands.
I split my time between Anchorage, Alaska and the open road, traveling to festivals and artisan markets across the West. My life is nomadic by choice — rooted in curiosity, shaped by movement, and guided by the belief that handmade work holds meaning.
My jewelry is built from reclaimed materials, vintage beads, African trade beads, polymer clay canes, gemstones, metal findings, and artifacts that carry memory. Many of my pieces are inspired by ancestral patterns, market stalls in distant places, and family heirlooms that tell quiet stories.
Each creation begins at my studio table, but I like to think it isn’t finished until it finds the person it’s meant for. I design for the wild-hearted — those who feel at home in the journey, who keep the past close but are always reaching toward the horizon.
Handmade work is my way of honoring people — their cultures, their stories, and the threads that connect us across time and place.
“The things we truly love stay with us always, locked in our hearts as long as life remains.”
— Josephine Baker
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What you carry with you matters.
Each necklace in this collection is meant to hold a story — not just to be worn, but chosen. Measuring 15–16 inches, every piece is built on an antique bronze oval chain, available in both textured and smooth finishes. Strong enough to hold meaning, subtle enough to let it shine.
At the center rests an infinity link — a symbol of continuity, connection, and all that endures. This link acts as the holder of the talismans, allowing each charm to be suspended with purpose. No two talismans are the same. Each one is crafted to speak differently — to courage, to protection, to luck, to strength, to wonder.
You don’t select this necklace.
You listen for it.
You find the one that speaks to you —
and carry it forward.
The Talisman Collection —
meaning worn,
story kept,
journey held close.
What you carry with you matters.
Each necklace in this collection is meant to hold a story — not just to be worn, but chosen. Measuring 15–16 inches, every piece is built on an antique bronze oval chain, available in both textured and smooth finishes. Strong enough to hold meaning, subtle enough to let it shine.
At the center rests an infinity link — a symbol of continuity, connection, and all that endures. This link acts as the holder of the talismans, allowing each charm to be suspended with purpose. No two talismans are the same. Each one is crafted to speak differently — to courage, to protection, to luck, to strength, to wonder.
You don’t select this necklace.
You listen for it.
You find the one that speaks to you —
and carry it forward.
The Talisman Collection —
meaning worn,
story kept,
journey held close.
What you carry with you matters.
Each necklace in this collection is meant to hold a story — not just to be worn, but chosen. Measuring 15–16 inches, every piece is built on an antique bronze oval chain, available in both textured and smooth finishes. Strong enough to hold meaning, subtle enough to let it shine.
At the center rests an infinity link — a symbol of continuity, connection, and all that endures. This link acts as the holder of the talismans, allowing each charm to be suspended with purpose. No two talismans are the same. Each one is crafted to speak differently — to courage, to protection, to luck, to strength, to wonder.
You don’t select this necklace.
You listen for it.
You find the one that speaks to you —
and carry it forward.
The Talisman Collection —
meaning worn,
story kept,
journey held close.
Rooted. Steady. Made to endure.
This 14-inch necklace is crafted with intention — a grounded piece built from hand-strung and wire-wrapped earth-toned beads, curated for warmth and texture. Each bead holds a different shade of soil, stone, and forest — creating a subtle landscape along the strand.
At its center rests a 3-inch brass-toned cast pendant, shaped in an oval and featuring a raised evergreen design — a symbol of endurance, growth, and life through every season.
The necklace sits gently at the collarbone — not loud, but present. A reminder that strength doesn’t always shout. Sometimes it simply stands, quietly rooted.
For the person who believes that wandering and grounding can coexist —
and that growth is not always seen,
but always felt.
Held by stone. Guided by light.
This necklace carries a quiet power. At its center rests a Tibetan silver wing with a mother-of-pearl focal, symbolizing protection, guidance, and the soft strength found in intuition. (Tibetan silver may contain small traces of nickel.)
The wing pendant hangs from a handblown glass bead, made by an Alaska artist — giving the piece a breath of color and soul. The necklace measures 11 inches, with a 3-inch pendant drop that settles gently at the collarbone.
Strung with 6mm natural gemstones, including
rose quartz for heart healing and
smoky quartz for grounding clarity,
this piece is designed to steady the spirit and lift it at the same time.
It closes with maroon leather, silver end caps, a lobster clasp, and a 3-inch extension chain for adjustable wear.
Wings of Calm is for the one who moves through the world
with courage in the chest
and light on their shoulders.
Hand-carved. Meant to soothe. Made to wander.
This necklace carries the spirit of soft resilience. At its center hangs a hand-carved bone flower pendant, set in Tibetan silver (may contain small traces of nickel). The pendant is suspended from a handblown glass focal bead, created by an Alaska artist — giving the piece its own quiet breath of color and life.
The strand measures 11 inches, and the pendant drop adds 3 inches of gentle presence at the collarbone. The necklace is made with 8mm Amazonite beads, a gemstone known to calm the heart and steady the spirit. It closes with maroon leather, finished with silver end caps, a lobster clasp, and a 3-inch extension chain for adjustable wear.
This is a necklace meant to soften the edges of the day —
a whisper of peace,
worn close to the heart.
Made for protection. Worn for strength.
This necklace carries ancient symbolism and modern craftsmanship, brought together with intention. At its center hangs a carved bone Hamsa Hand pendant, a timeless symbol of protection, peace, and guidance. The pendant is set in Tibetan silver (may contain small traces of nickel), and suspended from an African bone donut bead and a handblown glass focal bead — created by an Alaska artist, making this piece truly one-of-a-kind.
The necklace measures 12 inches, with the pendant drop adding an additional 3 inches of presence and movement. The strand is made with 6mm Red Lightning Agate beads, known for grounding energy and inner resilience. It closes with maroon leather, silver end caps, a lobster clasp, and an extension chain for adjustable wear.
This piece is meant to be felt — not just worn.
A token of strength at the collarbone.
A quiet reminder that protection can be beautiful.
The sister to Nomadic Soul’s Signature Tradebead Necklace.
This lariat is designed for movement — for those who find their path along the way.
Measuring 62 inches from end to end, it is strung on soft-flex wire for a natural, fluid drape. At one end rests a single gemstone; at the other, a vintage Afghan Kuchi pendant — weathered, bold, and full of history. Along the strand, a curated mix of deep teals and warm brown beads echoes river water meeting dry earth.
At the center lies a ring — the heart of the journey. To wear it, place the ring at your breastbone, cross both strands around the back of your neck, then pull the ends forward through the ring. Adjust. Shift. Find your way. There is no fixed style — only how it travels with you.
Lightweight. Rooted. Freeform.
This is Worn to Wander —
for the person who carries their road in how they wear it.
What you carry with you matters.
Each necklace in this collection is meant to hold a story — not just to be worn, but chosen. Measuring 15–16 inches, every piece is built on an antique bronze oval chain, available in both textured and smooth finishes. Strong enough to hold meaning, subtle enough to let it shine.
At the center rests an infinity link — a symbol of continuity, connection, and all that endures. This link acts as the holder of the talismans, allowing each charm to be suspended with purpose. No two talismans are the same. Each one is crafted to speak differently — to courage, to protection, to luck, to strength, to wonder.
You don’t select this necklace.
You listen for it.
You find the one that speaks to you —
and carry it forward.
The Talisman Collection —
meaning worn,
story kept,
journey held close.