5 Indigenous-Owned Lifestyle Brands Across Western Canada to Shop Now

Indigenous creativity knows no bounds, and Indigenous craft and cultures are anything but a monolith. Each of these designers brings something unique to their work, whether through traditional artistry, modern design or a little of both. From hand-tufted rugs that brighten up your living room to fashion-forward staples for your wardrobe, these pieces exude creativity, craftsmanship and, well, great taste.

1. Indigo Arrows

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 expanded its collection to offer a wide variety of quilts, blankets, carpets, pillows and other home goods 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

2. Rashelle Campbell

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 of colour shines through in her playful, hand-tufted rugs and homewares, which pair nostalgic shapes with a distinctly modern edge. Her For Your Homey collection is made with 100 per cent New Zealand wool, with vibrant designs that are sure to invite whimsy into your space. rashelle.ca

3. Totem Design House

There’s no shortage of things to covet at Totem Design House. Founded in 2015 by Haida and Cree designer Erin Brillon, the 100-per-cent Indigenous woman-owned lifestyle brand creates everything from clothing and jewelry to home decor, candles and wellness products from its studio, gallery and boutique on K’ómoks First Nation on Vancouver Island. Traditional Northwest Coast artistry meets modern design across the collection, with work by Brillon and other Indigenous artists—including K’ómoks artist Andy Everson and Haida and Cree artist Jesse Brillon—appearing on pieces made with an eye toward sustainability and cultural integrity. totemdesignhouse.com

4. Morgan Asoyuf

Intricately designed jewelry pieces by Morgan Asoyuf take an elevated approach to traditional materials. Asoyuf is a Ts’msyen goldsmith who specializes in sculpture, fine art and jewelry making, with gorgeous pendants and earrings featuring elaborate patterns engraved in silver. Notably, the Hummingbird Pearl Necklace is made with hand-knotted freshwater pearls and salmon vertebrae with moonstone, blue topaz and diamonds. morganasoyuf.com

5. Ay Lelum

Fashion is a family affair at Ay Lelum—The Good House of Design. Run by sisters Aunalee Boyd-Good and Sophia Good, the second-generation Coast Salish design house is based on Snuneymuxw First Nation in Nanaimo, where the family creates clothing and fabric patterns featuring traditional Coast Salish art. Its colourful ready-to-wear collections range from casual pieces and accessories to couture, incorporating family artwork into modern designs while following cultural protocols. Ready-to-wear pieces are produced in Vancouver, while couture garments are made by hand on Snuneymuxw territory. aylelum.com

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