Kristi Frank Montaño is the head hancho, founder, designer, maker and creator behind Salt Grass. KFM fully brought forth her independent collections after returning to Santa Fe in 2020. Before that, she was producing jewelry for notable brands in NYC & Maine. A native of New Mexico, her work is characterized by symbolic shapes and textures observed in the high desert, mystical mountains, and aspen forests. Each design is hand-foraged and carefully made with recycled materials and sustainable practices. Salt Grass jewelry creates pieces to be passed down for generations.