Lily Hope (Tlingit) is Raven T’akdeintáan. Her Tlingit name is Wooshkindein Da.aat. She is an artist, teacher, and a community facilitator. Lily intertwines indigenous techniques and spiritual teachings with traditionally sturdy artist communities, supporting and enthusing Chilkat and Ravenstail weavers internationally.

Made of: Ravenstail Warp of 100% merino, hand-dyed merino weft yarns, silver-plated brass findings and leverback ear wires. 

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NORTWEST COAST WOOLEN WEAVING

Chilkat and Ravenstail weavings originate on the Northwest coast of Alaska and Canada. These hand twined textiles are sought after by museums, art collectors, and are still used in ceremony by Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, Kwakwaka’wak, Gitxsan, and Nisga’a peoples. Similarly constructed on upright frames, these two styles are visually distinctive. Chilkat robes utilize adapted shapes from Northwest Coast Formline art; their designs can depict clan migration, historical events and cultural stories. Artists use caution when weaving Chilkat designs as many of them are still owned by clans. Ravenstail robes are more geometric in design, often utilizing basketry patterns and images from nature. Over 40 new patterns have been developed since 1985 and these are shared among artists/weavers.