In Navajo mythology, Yei is the Navajo name for the benevolent supernatural beings who created the Navajo people, and taught them how to live in harmony with Nature. Depicted as kilted figures facing forward, with square heads, elongated bodies and raised arms, their image is featured in sand painting ceremonies and as designs woven into Navajo rugs and saddle blankets.

As part of the legacy of Barbie™ and the commitment to inspiring girls to explore their limitless potential, The Trail of Painted Ponies is honored to introduce “Dream in Pink,” a new signature collectible by Emily Overman.

Turquoise, also known as the “stone of life,” has a special significance in Native American culture, where it is believed to be alive because of its ability to shift colors according to its environment. A story is told about a chieftain’s daughter who so believed in the protective powers of turquoise that, instead of traditional feathers, she would weave tiny turquoise beads into her favorite stallion's mane and tail.