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Little Berry Baby Blanket
- $145.00
Little Berry Baby Blanket
- $145.00
Made right in our Seattle studio, this 100% Merino wool baby blanket features signature woodlands design elements by Anishinaabe artist Sarah Agaton Howes. Based on Ojibwe florals, this beautiful design honors the land through representations of the wild plum flower, the water through beloved wild rice, and healing through the dogwood flower.
The scallop shapes on each end of the design – 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.
- Made in our Seattle studios
- 2-sided design with secure bound edge
- Double knit for extra thickness and weight (1 lb 5 oz)
- 39 in x 28 in / 99.06 cm x 71.12 cm
- 100% pure merino wool from Italy
- White and light gray
- Tested for phthalates in accordance with CPSC
- Gold Labels include handwritten batch number
- Includes custom box with space to write message
Recommended Product Care:
- Spot clean only; hand wash and air dry if needed
- Clean liquid stains immediately with warm water and mild detergent
- Never use harsh chemicals or scrub wool
- Steam to de-wrinkle
- Hang dry and 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.