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Renewal Wool Blanket
- $235.00
Renewal Wool Blanket
- $235.00
The "Renewal" design, which is characteristic of the woodlands floral tradition, tells the story of physical and spiritual renewal. Anishinaabe-Ojibwe artist Sarah Agaton Howes's beautiful design honors the land through representations of natural elements including the wild plum flower, our beloved wild rice representing the water, and the dogwood flower to represent healing and which is used to create traditional tobacco.
The scallop shapes on each end of the design—which are inspired by Sarah’s own hand-made regalia—symbolize the idea that humans are part of nature and that the renewal and revitalization of the land, water, sky and spirit require us to understand and practice our ancestral ways.
- 2-sided design
- Covers top of queen size bed (59 in x 78 in/ 200 cm x 150 cm)
- Colors include black, tan, light tan, and red
- Microsuede edge band
- 100% wool pile; 100% polyester warp
- Designed by Sarah Agaton Howes (Anishinaabe)
- Imported
- Dry clean
Product Care:
- Recommended care is dry clean only; however, you can rinse your blanket on a gentle, cold setting and hang dry away from direct sunlight
- Clean liquid stains immediately with warm water and mild detergent
- Never use harsh chemicals or scrub wool
- Store blanket away from direct sunlight
Thank you for supporting Inspired Natives®, not "Native-inspired."
5% of all blanket sales support the Inspired Natives® Award for emerging arts entrepreneurs.
Cultural Context:
Ojibwe designs are known for their floral motifs, reflecting the foods and medicines of the community. An example of traditional Ojibwe botanical design is shown on this pair of award-winning moccasins sewn and beaded by Sarah. Sarah used glass beads and porcupine quills to illustrate a strawberry and flower; the shoes are made of brain-tanned deer hide, a wool army blanket, and fabric strips from her daughter’s jingle dress.
about the artist
Boozhoo (Hello)! My name is Sarah Agaton Howes, and I am an Anishinaabe-Ojibwe artist, teacher, and community organizer from the Fond du Lac Reservation in Minnesota. Widely known for my handmade regalia and moccasins featuring Ojibwe floral designs, I own and operate my own business, Heart Berry, to share contemporary Ojibwe art. I work to build a strong community by teaching about our cultural art, such as moccasins and beadwork, and creating tools like books and tutorials for Makers.