Card - Coast Salish Weaving (Grey) - 5x7

Blank folding card with envelope

Art by Spelexílh, Squamish Nation

Coast Salish Weaving

Originally crafted from leftover Cowichan wool, this design is a testament to creativity, adaptability, and cultural memory. The improvisational blend of diamonds and chevrons speaks to the dynamic nature of Coast Salish weaving where each choice in pattern, material, and spacing carries meaning. Rooted in sustainability and ancestral respect, this piece reflects not only technical skill but also a philosophy of using what is available to create something powerful. It celebrates the living intelligence of Indigenous art, ever evolving yet always grounded.

The Coast Salish are Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, known for deep cultural teachings, cedar weaving, and carving. The Skwxwú7mesh Úxmumixw (Squamish Nation) have lived for generations and continue to steward their lands along the Squamish River, Howe Sound, and what is now North Vancouver. Their culture is deeply rooted in land, water, and community. In Squamish tradition, weaving is a sacred practice; each pattern carries story, connection, and ancestral knowledge passed down through ceremony and language.