Betty David

Betty David (1938 – August 31, 2007) was a Native American fashion designer renowned for her handmade coats and leather goods.

David was born in Nespelem, Washington; she attended the University of Oregon and Marylhurst College.

[2] She first began selling her hand-sewn coats decorated with painted designs in, in David's own words, "Northwest Coast Indian style," at the Santa Fe Art Market.

[2] She had a loft studio in Seattle's Pioneer Square and had a traveling trunk show.

She later sold her work at galleries in Spokane and New York City and received attention in major publications.