Gail White Eagle's (Muckleshoot & Chehalis) vision for this Coast Salish design came to her when she heard the story of a resilient Native warrior who was fighting in the Indian Wars of the 1800’s. The lone warrior had been skillfully evading the White man for a long time even though he had no support from anyone. Unfortunately, he was eventually captured and killed. A witness to the bloodshed described the warrior's sacrifice as "the color of rose hips." This design, which is Gail's interpretation of rose hips, honors the the spirit and sacrifice of the “Rose Hip Warrior.”
The red triangles in the design are representative of the way rose hips, a fruit that develops from the blossoms of the wild rose plant, hang when they grow. The herringbone/twill design represents how the brave Native Warrior skillfully eluded his enemies.
Washington-born, globally produced.
Product Details:
- 2-sided design
- Covers a king size bed; 108"x92" / 274.32cm x 233.68cm
- Colors include red and white
- Cotton/acrylic blend
- Machine washable and dryable
- Designed by Gail White Eagle (Muckleshoot & Chehalis)
- 400 GSM (grams per sq. meter)
About The Artist:
SiSeeNaxAlt, whose English name is Gail White Eagle, is from the Muckleshoot & Chehalis Tribes, and has hereditary lines to many others. While she is currently employed by the Muckleshoot Tribe as a Lead Culture Teacher, sharing her knowledge with youth, adults & elders, SiSeeNaxAlt has been weaving for 25 years.
5% of all blanket sales support the Inspired Natives® Award for emerging arts entrepreneurs.
Product Care:
Machine washable and dryable
Clean liquid stains immediately with warm water and mild detergent
Never use harsh chemicals or scrub
Store blanket away from direct sunlight
