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hilkat woman weaving blanket, Alaska 1910 (photo)
682811 hilkat woman weaving blanket, Alaska 1910 (photo); (add.info.: The pattern, a painted board, was designed by the men and represented clan or lineage crests. The weaving, by the women, was on a single bar loom; the materials used were cedar bark and goat wool. It took about one year to weave a single blanket. Source: The Handbook of North American Indians); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38453852
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1910 Alaska Alaska Peninsula American Indians American Native Indians Amerindian Artisanal Craft Craft Industry Craftsmanship Handicrafts Indigenous People Indigenous Peoples Of The Americas Indigineous Loom Native America Native American Indian Native American Indians Native Americans Native North Americans Native People North American Indian Sat Down Weaver Weaving Weaving Loom 1900 1910 Years 10 10s 1910 1919 Years 10 10s Etats Unis Etats Unis Usa United States Natives Years 1910 Years 10 Years Ten
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring a piece of history into your home with this stunning canvas print capturing a hilkat woman weaving a blanket in Alaska in 1910. The intricate design represents clan or lineage crests, making it a unique and culturally rich addition to any space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from 1910 showcases a hilkat woman skillfully weaving a blanket in Alaska. The intricate pattern she is working on, designed by men, represents clan or lineage crests and holds deep cultural significance. Using cedar bark and goat wool on a single bar loom, the women of the community dedicated about a year to complete just one blanket.
The image captures not only the craftsmanship and artistry involved in this traditional practice but also highlights the important role that women played in preserving their heritage through weaving. Each thread woven into the fabric tells a story of resilience, tradition, and connection to their ancestors.
As we admire this snapshot from over a century ago, we are reminded of the rich history and cultural diversity of indigenous peoples in America. The dedication and patience required to create such intricate blankets speak volumes about the values upheld by these communities.
Let us honor and celebrate the legacy of hilkat women like her who have passed down their skills through generations, keeping alive traditions that continue to inspire awe and admiration today.
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