Spider Woman Wool Blanket – North Winds Series Salish “The traditional basket weaving pattern

“The traditional basket weaving pattern here is called the Noon Day Sun

Always burn candle within sight

" Giizh has designed this shawl in the Ojibwe loom tradition

shining a light on the names and faces of today's weavers who are keeping this ancient artform thriving

I relate my story to this flower

Spider Woman Wool Blanket – North Winds Series Salish “The traditional basket weaving patternOver and under, across and through, the loom's shuttle goes back and forth, weaving a wool tapestry under the skillful fingers of Na'ashj' AsdzSpider Womanthe constant helper and protector of humans in Navajo creation stories. Spider Woman is the one who taught Dine Navajo women to weave woolen blankets and rugs so their people could survive winter: Spider Woman's teachings founded the incredible Dine Navajo weaving tradition that is kept spinning