Ancestral Echoes Wool Blanket CindyChischilly with her net of stars

with her net of stars bordered by a classic weaving pattern known by the names "Salish Hands" and "Salish Fingers"

loom beadwork pieces

and any important medicines are harvested and preserved

34” circumference at smallest and 48

"Beach sized" 40" X 70"/ 101

Ancestral Echoes Wool Blanket CindyChischilly with her net of starsTo walk through a forest of cedars is to awaken the senses: the creak of ancient branches fills your ears; the sharp scent of their bark fills your lungs. These iconic trees have played a pivotal rolein ways utilitarian, sustaining, and sacredfor many Native American and First Nations tribes since time immemorial. Tsmsyen Tsimshian artist and weaver Kandi McGilton has taken inspiration from traditional cedar weaving designs for her Ancestral Echoes