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96-Year-Old Navajo Grandmother Goes Viral on TikTok for Her Beautiful Beadwork
- A 96-year-old Navajo beadworker, Annette Bilagody, gains online fame through her granddaughter's posts and the Teebeebeads shop.
- Annette Bilagody's beadwork is highlighted as a living tradition tied to Indigenous culture and family.
- The first online post selling Bilagody’s pieces sold out in 30 minutes, signaling strong online interest.
- Bennet says the online effort helps share Navajo culture with people worldwide.
- Bilagody’s artwork sometimes includes a pig drawing, a motif tied to a personal memory with her late husband.
- The family’s online shop Teebeebeads expands Bilagody’s reach beyond local sales.
- Attiya Bennet describes the project as a means to keep culture alive and connect generations.
- Bilagody’s online presence includes social media posts on Instagram and TikTok.
- The Beadwork’s cultural significance is emphasized as a living tradition within Indigenous communities.
- The story is framed as a heartwarming example of family, culture, and digital empowerment.
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