Cowichin Creations

 

 

 

Sandra Simone of Haida Shoes has introduced Cowachin Creations by elder Elizabeth Harris on her website Haidashoes.com.

Elizabeth is an elder from Cowachin Nation in Vancouver who has been knitting since she was a teenager as she was taught traditional knitting from her elders. Her designs are now a small collection, but it is sure to grow as demand grows for her works. She will have leggings for sale soon for $35 and as soon as there is a picture example up on the site, I am grabbing a pair to rock with some tights. Can you say cozy?

I love the fingerless mittens as a fashion statement, and they are only $25, I could totally see Nadya Kwandibens rocking them. The baby slippers make an excellent, chic gift also at only $25. And the Peruvian-inspired hat is a great gift for a guy also at only $25. I mean how can you possibly go wrong with supporting an independent, Indigenous artist who cold really benefit from the sales and still manage to keep in your holiday budget?

Sondra has generously donated a web page space to be able to help Elizabeth in providing her family with income in sharing her traditional skills with the world. Further designs can be seen here. If interested in the designs you can order your design to your size and style desired.