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100% Wool Felt Messenger Bag with Corrine Hunt Whale, Salmon, and Orca Design. Hand Made in Canada.
11" x 10.5"
Read more about Salish Sea tribes in Washington state and British Columbia in the section below "Who Made My Clothes".
Made in Canada
These products are made in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. The focus is on representing and supporting Indigenous people. Preserving the history of our First Nations is at the heart of every product available. Each item is created by an artist with First Nation roots or membership.
These skilled artists are preserving their heritage through each piece that reflects their tribe's unique heritage and values. Created from materials such as wool, leather, and cotton these items are gentle on the earth as well. The artists are commission paid to ensure fair pay and representation of their work.
About the Artist:
Corrine Hunt was born in 1959 in Alert Bay, British Columbia. She is a member of the Raven Gwa'waina clan from Ts'akis. Her Grandmother is A’neesla’ga, a Tlingit noblewoman from Alaska. She also has descendants of Kwakwaka'wakw heritage.
Norman Brotchie introduced her to Kwakwaka'wakw art. Since the mid-80s she has specialized in Kwakwaka'wakw art, especially jewelry creation.
Her work is prized by collectors worldwide and she has over 2,000 creations. In 2006 she created the logo for the World Peace Forum. She worked with Omer Arbel to create the designs on the Olympic medals for the 2010 winter Olympics. Her work also includes installation at the Hilton Hotel Whistler, medal design for the North American Outgames, and was awarded the National Aboriginal Achievement Award.
She designs jewelry, clothing, sculptures, and other art and functional artwork items. We feature her work with beautiful bags and jewelry.
Mail items to: Natural Clothing Co, PO Box 69, Snohomish, WA 98291.
