Sweet Salish Scarf

  • $120.00
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Sweet Salish Scarf

  • $120.00

Made right in our Seattle studio, this lightweight, 100% Merino wool scarf was designed by Eighth Generation founder Louie Gong (Nooksack). He added a touch of Huckleberry to the popular "Coast Salish Pattern" design as an homage to his grandpa, who often picked huckleberries. 

Louie has an especially fond memory of his grandpa Peter. One day when he was a kid, a news truck showed up on the long gravel road that led to his childhood home. They came upon Louie's grandpa, who was picking huckleberries at the time. The next evening, the family was excited to huddle near the TV to watch grandpa get "famous." Unfortunately, the station had a technical problem with the film, so the news anchor instead held the old school film reel and exclaimed, "Peter Gong says huckleberries are sweet!"

  • Designed by Louie Gong (Nooksack)
  • Made in our Seattle Studios
  • 2-sided design with secure bound edge
  • 82 in x 7 in/ 208.28cm x 17.78 cm
  • 100% Pure Merino Wool from Italy
  • Gray and beige 
  • Leather Gold Label
  • Shipped in custom box 

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Recommended Product Care:

Spot clean only. If needed, please hand wash and air dry. Hang dry away from direct sunlight.

  • Clean liquid stains immediately with warm water and mild detergent
  • Never use harsh chemicals or scrub wool
  • Steam to de-wrinkle
  • Store scarf away from direct sunlight
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      about the artist

      Louie Gong (Nooksack), founder of Eighth Generation, is a self-taught artist who was raised by his grandparents in the Nooksack tribal community in northwest Washington. He got his start by painting cultural art on shoes, but realized that creating one-of-a-kind pieces did not provide a sustainable pathway to success, and began applying his artwork to accessibly-priced products. Louie’s unique style merges traditional Coast Salish art with influences from his mixed heritage and urban environment to create work that resonates widely across communities and cultures.

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