Indigenous representation in mainstream media over the last few years has come with increased appreciation of Native culture, especially Native arts. Now, more than ever, Native cultural materials like handmade jewelry, designed clothing featuring Native designs, and other memorabilia such as stickers, patches, and pins are consumed by many people, Native and non-Native. %
Explore Teton Trade Cloth, Eighth Generation, Mahota Textiles, and Boy Chief Trading Company to uncover the heritage, artistry, and culture woven into their authentic Native American blankets.
“There’s no [how-to] book to follow,” says the mother of three. “I’ve been told, ‘There’s no one else who does what you do.’” Her designs include children’s cedar hats with regional sports team themes and colours, such as football’s Seattle Seahawks and hockey’s Vancouver Canucks. Each hat, on average, takes several hours or days to make, depending on its size and complexity.
Eighth Generation's Coast Salish Pattern Wool Blanket was featured in British Vogue's cover story on "Killers of the Flower Moon," starring Leonardo DiCaprio.