Keeli Littleleaf and Indigenous Fashion

S1E310 - Keeli Littleleaf and Indigenous Fashion

Published: December 1, 2025

Duration: 32:54

A proud powwow dancer, cultural educator, and fashion visionary, Keeli Littleleaf continues to blaze trails wherever she goes. Known for her signature high-step jingle and fringe style, she embodies power, healing, and movement through every step and every stitch.

As the founder of the Northwest/West Coast Indigenous Fashion show & Market and creator of AYAYAT, a fashion line inspired by her Indian name Ayayat Washasha — meaning “beautiful dancing” — Keeli weaves ancestral teachings into breathtaking couture that celebrates body positivity, inclusivity, and Indigenous elegance.

From walking NYC Fashion Week to designing for MMIP awareness with her powerful...