About our team

Our team is a vibrant and diverse collective of individuals, each deeply committed to preserving and sharing the rich traditions, knowledge, and values of the Thitunwan People. We come together with a shared passion for artistic creation. In which honors the resiliency of our ancestors. We bring this into the modern world with our hands. Each team member contributes their unique skills, perspectives, and craftsmanship to the creation of high-quality, handmade products. Through collaboration and dedication, we aim to keep cultural work alive. All the while offering a window to the beauty of Lakota tradition for a broader audience.

Meet our Partners

3 Feathers is a four generation Northern Cheyenne, Oglala Lakota owned and operated business. Over the years, 3 Feathers has remained a family effort—bringing in cousins, siblings, and now blending with Ben’s Lakota wife and her family. Today, the heart of the business includes their children and future 3 Feathers, Novah, Kodah, Tokahe and Nahmi, and sister-in-laws Chaylee and Shawnee, and father-in-law Paul. They all live together, work together, and travel as one circle. Together they create quilts with meaning, memory, and medicine.

Two women on runway wearing colorful, patterned jackets, with an audience in the background.

A woman walking on stage wearing a colorful, oversized quilted coat with shades of blue, red, and black, and black heels, with a vibrant, abstract background projection.

A woman standing on stage wrapped in a large, colorful, quilted blanket with pink, purple, blue, and black patterns.

A man standing on a stage, wearing a vibrant multicolored quilted jacket with a prominent star design, black pants, and bright blue sneakers, with an audience in the background.

“Our vision extends far beyond just making quilts, we see 3 Feathers as a vehicle for economic development in native communities that have limited opportunities, and where motivation or guidance can sometimes be out of reach. Empowering these communities is essential for the long-term sustainability and resilience of our Native people. We’re not just creating a product, we’re creating jobs, skills, pride, and cultural preservation.”

—Ben Leedom

VISIT 3 FEATHERS

Benjamin Leedom is the designer and creative behind 3 Feathers. He is an enrolled member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, and apart of the Santee Nation. Ben is a Navy war Veteran and father of two. He established himself as a premier star quilt maker over time by combining his eye for detail, color and patterns, along with modern styles and customizations.

ABOUT THE OWNER

Benjamin Leedom photographed with his great-grandmother Florence Leedom

Ben learned his craft initially from his great-grandmother Florence Leedom who made her living as a vendor, crafting everything from quilts and moccasins to shawls. Over the 10 years of being 3 Feathers LLC, Ben has built his support and following through social media as well as hitting the powwow trail. His work is owned and appreciated by actors, directors, athletes, musicians and world leaders. His work is also featured in several Native American resorts and casinos. He has a love and admiration for his people and is aware of the struggles the community sees on a daily basis. He is hungry for change and to make a difference to ensure longevity and resilience for Native American culture.