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Description

Rectangular wall hanging woven with commercial sheep's wool, dyed with natural dyes. The design varies from end to end, with dark straight lines, diagonal stripes, and a 'flying goose' pattern; in colours of grey, brown and yellow-green on an off-white ground. One end has a series of open wool loops, while the other has a long fringe. Blue 'Salish Weaving' tag sewn to back.

History Of Use

The Salish Weavers Guild was inspired by the research of amateur anthropologist, Oliver Wells. Mr. Wells, a local farmer, spent much of his time interviewing his Sto:lo neighbours about their history and cultural traditions, while making collections of cultural objects - many of which are now in the Chilliwack Museum. During the 1960s, Wells became especially interested in Salish loom weaving, and with the assistance of Mary Peters of Seabird Island, helped to organise a local guild that operated out of the Coqualeetza Cultural Center between 1971-1985. Weavers worked together to dye and spin wool. They made weavings on commission, or brought their work in to fill orders as they were recieved.

Narrative

The donor purchased the weaving from the Salish Weavers store in Coqualeetza in the 1970s.

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