BIRCH BARK ORIGINAL
Woven in symmetry to mimic cedar basketry patterns, black dashes on white background mirror the bark of birch trees. This design pays homage to our rich relationship with trees. For clean air, for rejuvenation, housing materials, canoes (cedar trees), paper, basketry, and even natural dyes.
This limited-edition Lily Hope collection is only available at Kindred Post.
Photos @sydneyAkagiPhoto
Model: Sophie Lager @magpy3
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Lily Hope (Tlingit) is Raven T’akdeintáan. Her Tlingit name is Wooshkindein Da.aat. She is an artist, teacher, and a community facilitator. Lily intertwines indigenous techniques and spiritual teachings with traditionally sturdy artist communities, supporting and enthusing Chilkat and Ravenstail weavers internationally.
www.lilyhope.com
insta@lilyhopeweaver
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NORTWEST COAST WOOLEN WEAVING
Chilkat and Ravenstail weavings originate on the Northwest coast of Alaska and Canada. These hand twined textiles are sought after by museums, art collectors, and are still used in ceremony by Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, Kwakwaka’wak, Gitxsan, and Nisga’a peoples. Similarly constructed on upright frames, these two styles are visually distinctive. Chilkat robes utilize adapted shapes from Northwest Coast Formline art; their designs can depict clan migration, historical events and cultural stories. Artists use caution when weaving Chilkat designs as many of them are still owned by clans. Ravenstail robes are more geometric in design, often utilizing basketry patterns and images from nature. Over 40 new patterns have been developed since 1985 and these are shared among artists/weavers.
