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Adapted from the beautiful "Buffalo Medicine" Throw Blanket design, these vibrant crew socks are the perfect way to rock bold Blackfeet art on the go!
The buffalo was the staff of life for most Plains Indian Nations. Today the buffalo is still a central part of life, from food to ceremony. Originally drawn on the ledger paper used across much of John's work, this particular piece pays tribute to the power and sacrifice that the buffalo continues to give.
The bold design incorporates important symbols from Blackfeet art to depict rich concepts in a lively, graphic way. The lifeline, or sacred breath of the buffalo is represented here with an arrow, and the circles along the top and bottom borders depict stars. The cross symbol at the top of the design represents the Morning Star, which plays an important role in creation and ceremony among Plains Indian Nations.
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Adapted from the beautiful "Confluence" Wool Blanket design, these vibrant crew socks are the perfect way to rock bold Tsimshian art on the go!
The Tsimshian people have understood since time immemorial that humans are not separate from the natural world, but merely a part of it. This includes an understanding that there is a human spirit inside all living things. This beautiful design by David Robert Boxley (Tsimshian) represents the powerful and inextricable connection between humans and the world around us, and is a reminder of our responsibilities to care for it all.
$12.95
These stunning socks are adapted from the original hand-painted "Embrace Your Beauty" earrings created by Inspired Natives Project collaborator, Michelle Lowden (Acoma Pueblo). The vibrant design features a color palette inspired by the orange seashell earrings with turquoise accents commonly found in Pueblo Country.
$12.95
Adapted from the "Faith" Wool Blanket design, these beautiful crew socks are an awesome way to rock cultural art on the go!
This design from B.YELLOWTAIL is inspired by the Apsáalooke (Crow) name given to Designer Bethany Yellowtail as a young girl: Ammaakeealaachelibaachiilakaacheesh, which translates to “Overcomes through Faith.” This name was given to her by respected Crow elder David Yarlott Sr. It was her family’s wishes that she always be guided, protected, and that prayer be an integral part of her life.
The “Faith” design is an acknowledgment to her name, her family, the people and prayers that have guided her. The hues of pink, blue, and green are specific to the Apsáalooke homelands that Bethany was raised on.
$24.00
Available for the first time in a miniature version, the popular "Good Day, Bad Day" print depicts Rez Cat stalking a Coast Salish Hummingbird. Today, like every day, is both a good and bad day -- it all depends on perspective.
In 2010, Louie adopted a scruffy-looking wild tabby kitten from the Muckleshoot Reservation, where he was working at the time. On his first night at Louie’s house, an exhausted “Rez Cat” curled up in his new litter box and went to sleep, presumably because he was used to sleeping in dirt and gravel. As Rez Cat got older, he would often stay out all night hunting and leave various “presents” at Louie’s doorstop in the morning. Since then, Rez Cat has been a common subject in Louie’s art (and now has a softer bed to rest on).
The original 18" x 24" painting (spray paint, acrylica and wood stain on wool panel) was featured in "Rebels of the Floating World" at Artxchange Gallery in Seattle's Pioneer Square.
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Bring a little 'good medicine' with you wherever you go with this easy cotton hat!
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$42.00
Bold yet elegant, this stunning statement necklace by Michelle Lowden (Acoma Pueblo) features the Acoma design representing rain, and symbolizes the moment on a rainy day when the sun peaks through and the rain glitters in the light.
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Adapted from the beautiful "Renewal" Wool Blanket design, these vibrant crew socks are the perfect way to rock bold Anishinaabe art on the go!
The "Renewal" design, which is characteristic of the woodlands floral tradition, tells the story of physical and spiritual renewal. It honors the land through representations of the wild plum flower, the water through our beloved wild rice, and healing through the dogwood flower, 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.
$12.95
The striking “old time colors” – as award-winning artist and fashion designer Jamie Okuma (Luiseño and Shoshone-Bannock) describes them – are some of Jamie’s favorite colors to bead with and use in ribbon work. In her work, Jamie likes to incorporate bold designs that instantly catch the eye. This design is representative of the geometric aesthetic of the Plateau/Great Basin/Plains region.
Jamie Okuma (Luiseño and Shoshone-Bannock) is an award-winning artist and fashion designer. She specializes in one-of-a-kind pieces that are hand-executed exclusively by the artist herself in all details of process. Okuma has shown work internationally and has pieces in the permanent collections of The Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, The Denver Art Museum and the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian.
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$12.95
Adapted from the beautiful "Salish Pattern" Wool Blanket design, these vibrant crew socks are the perfect way to rock bold Coast Salish art on the go!
This design was created by Louie Gong (Nooksack) after researching traditional Coast Salish weaving. Although our socks are created using modern technology, it was very important to Louie that he create a design that could be replicated with traditional Salish weaving methods.
Salish art is rarely represented in contemporary textiles, and Louie is proud to help push this particular, often overlooked form to the forefront of Native art and product offerings.
$12.95
This design reminds Shirod Younker (Coquille/Miluk Coos/Umpqua) of the slough where tribes from the Oregon coast would cross over to get to the valley. The name "Slack Tide" refers to the time when his family would usually go out crabbing or clamming.
The bold design was inspired by a basket collected from the South Slough estuary by Daisy Wasson Coddington, who is a half sister to Shirod's great grandmother.
$12.95
Adapted from the bold "Tribute" Wool Blanket design, these vibrant crew socks are the perfect way to rock beautiful Diné art on the go!
This striking design by Jared Yazzie (Diné) pays homage to rug designs woven by his grandmothers. Within Navajo weaving, clues to where a rug has been woven can be found in patterns originating from specific areas, or colors of yarn dyed from particular plants.
Jared says, “While my grandmothers are no longer with us, these patterns and colors remain to tell us the story of where they come from. I felt it was important to show tributes to their design through my new work. It makes me feel as if I am passing along their legacy.”
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Add a pop of color and some stunning woodlands floral art to your wardrobe with this beautiful hat by Inspired Natives Project Collaborator, Sarah Agaton Howes (Anishinaabe)!
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$32.00
Send just the right message to your friends, family, clients and customers with a unique greeting card featuring beautiful Woodlands Floral art by Inspired Natives Project collaborator Sarah Agaton Howes (Anishinaabe). These vibrant cards are printed right here in Seattle on high quality 100# Vellum cover stock paper.
The "Woodlands Pack" contains the following designs:
$46.00
This vibrant cotton beach towel features designs of the Apsaalooke (Crow) & Tsetsehestahese/So’taeo’o (Northern Cheyenne) to honor & recognize the proud nations of designer Bethany Yellowtail.
Cross-laden vertical stripes & crosses speak to Crow elements, while horizontal stripes and the Morning Star pattern reflect the Northern Cheyenne. Traditionally, the two tribes were enemies with a longstanding rivalry dating back to the days when they lived freely & buffalo roamed the Great Plains. This design weaves the differences and blends the similarities of each tribal nation in a harmonious symbol of unity.
$24.00
$48.00
This 100% silk scarf was designed by Michelle Lowden (Acoma Pueblo) in collaboration with Eighth Generation’s Inspired Natives Project.
The Balance Silk Scarf is influenced by Acoma pottery, which traditionally reflects patterns and designs found in nature, and represents the balance we all strive for. This beautiful design also embodies the aspiration we have to be more intentional with choices in our lives.
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Designed by Inspired Natives Project collaborator, Sarah Agaton Howes (Anishinaabe), this colorful tote acts as a respectful call out to traditional Ojibwe bandolier bags, featuring artwork that combines old school Ojibwe Floral with our signature "beaded" style illustration to create a versatile and practical piece of art.
With an extra wide and sturdy strap, you can comfortably wear this tote both across your chest or shoulder strap style. An inside pocket provides easy access to smaller items.
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The Birch Bloom earrings pays homage to the beautiful tradition of birch bark etching. Characteristic of Howes' work, the Birch Bloom earrings carry forth the Ojibwe floral tradition of teaching about plants that care for the water, including wild taro, yellow flag and duckweed.
These beautiful earrings were developed during Sarah's recent visit to the Eighth Generation headquarters and are lovingly assembled by Eighth Generation staff in our Seattle studios. They are cut from real cedar wood and high resolution printed with multiple layers of protective coating.
$38.00
The Birch Bloom phone case pays homage to the beautiful tradition of birchbark etching. Characteristic of Howes' work, the Birch Bloom carries forward the Ojibwe floral tradition of teaching about plants that care for the water, including wild taro, yellow flag, and duckweed.
This beautiful case is made with real cherry wood that is cut and printed with multiple layers of protective coating - all lovingly crafted in our Seattle studio. It includes a matte black plastic bumper that snaps into place perfectly, providing an added layer of protection for your phone.
*Since this case is 100% real authentic wood, the images seen above are representations of the wood. Actual wood grain, patterns and knots will vary with each individual case. Your case is unlike anyone else’s in the world, literally.
$38.00
This original design is a great examples of Louie's unique merger of contemporary themes and traditional Coast Salish design. Here Blue Jay is captured at the moment he finally let's go of the trivial matters associated with his daily grind - a moment that sometimes takes human beings 3 or 4 days of vacation to achieve. This phone case reminds us of the importance of self-care.
This beautiful case is made with real maple that is cut and high resolution printed with multiple layers of protective coating - all lovingly crafted in our Seattle studio. It includes a matte black plastic bumper that snaps into place perfectly, providing an added layer of protection for your phone.
*Since this case is 100% real authentic wood, the images seen above are representations of the wood. Actual wood grain, patterns and knots will vary with each individual case. Your case is unlike anyone else’s in the world, literally.
$48.00
$38.00
The buffalo was the staff of life for most Plains Indian Nations. Today the buffalo is still a central part of life, from food to ceremony. Originally drawn on the ledger paper used across much of John's work, this particular piece pays tribute to the power and sacrifice that the buffalo continues to give.
The bold design incorporates important symbols from Blackfeet art to depict rich concepts in a lively, graphic way. The lifeline, or sacred breath of the buffalo is represented here with an arrow, and the circles along the top and bottom borders depict stars. The cross symbol at the top of the design represents the Morning Star, which plays an important role in creation and ceremony among Plains Indian Nations.
This beautiful case is made with real maple that is cut and high resolution printed with multiple layers of protective coating - all lovingly crafted in our Seattle studio. It includes a matte black plastic bumper that snaps into place perfectly, providing an added layer of protection for your phone.
*Since this case is 100% real authentic wood, the images seen above are representations of the wood. Actual wood grain, patterns and knots will vary with each individual case. Your case is unlike anyone else’s in the world, literally.
$48.00
This beautiful scarf features the signature ledger artwork of Blackfeet artist and Inspired Natives Project Collaborator John Isaiah Pepion.
The buffalo was the staff of life for most Plains Indian Nations. Today the buffalo is still a central part of life, from food to ceremony. John's buffalo design pays tribute to the power and sacrifice that the buffalo continues to give.
