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From vibrant, hand-tufted rugs for your living room to timeless, high-quality pieces for your wardrobe.
Indigenous creativity knows no bounds, and the crafts and cultures are not a monolith. Each of these Indigenous designers bring a unique quality to their work, whether it’s traditional artistry or modern design. From hand tufted rugs that brighten up your living room to fashion-forward staples for your wardrobe, these pieces exude excellence—and, let’s face it—great taste.
Cozy up with soft and beautifully-patterned quilts and blankets from Indigo Arrows. Anishinaabe interior designer Destiny Seymour set out to bring traditional patterns into modern spaces when she first launched her brand in 2016, and since then Indigo Arrows has released eight collections, offering a wide variety of quilts, carpets and pillows with patterns inspired by traditional tools used by Indigenous families. It’s no wonder the Winnipeg-based designer has been titled one of Western Living’s Ones to Watch. indigoarrows.ca
You might easily turn your house into a 1970s revivalist home with these colourful pop-edged pieces by Nehiyaw Iskwew multidisciplinary designer Rashelle Campbell. Her love for colours shines through with striking orange, yellow and green swirly star coasters and placemats. Made with 100 per cent New Zealand wool, these vibrant hand tufted pieces are sure to invite whimsy into your space. rashelle.ca
Founded by Métis entrepreneur Sean McCormick in 2009, Manitobah offers authentic Indigenous-designed footwear and accessories such as hats, scarves and of course, mukluks and moccasins. The footwear is made from soft leather and a durable Rubber Turtle Sole by Cree artist Heather Endall, suitable for most weather-types. manitobah.ca
Find an outfit perfect for any weather at Charlie & Lee. From open knit polos to comfy wide pants made with soft Japanese cotton, Métis/Cree designer Kleah Michnik creates simple yet classy staples that are easy to style. For a pop of colour, try on the Black Crane Strap Dress in gold—this lightweight cotton dress is perfect for summer picnics. charlieandlee.com
Intricately-designed jewelry pieces by Morgan Asoyuf take an elevated approach to traditional materials. Asoyuf is a Ts’msyen goldsmith who specializes in sculptures, fine art and jewelry making, and of the latter, her Heirloom collection comprises gorgeous pendants and earrings with elaborate patterns engraved on the silver. Notably, the Hummingbird Pearl Necklace is made with hand-knotted freshwater pearls and salmon vertebrae with moonstone, blue topaz and diamonds. morganasoyuf.com
Xiao Qing (Qing for short) is a Vancouver-based lifestyle writer with a passion for all things related to food and culture. If she's not writing, she's doing a deep dive into some niche topic just for the heck of it.
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