Spirit Scarves



Pow Wow Shawls - inspired by the traditional Cree shawl dance, these 22 x 72 silk scarves have a 6inch fringe so you can wear the power of powwow every day.  My designs mimic the feathers on the wings of birds or other nature/earth themes.

I am by no means attempting to claim that my work is historical or aboriginal - instead I hope that you can see that they are an honouring.  An honouring of the spirit.  An honouring of the people.  An honouring to the struggles and power of women.





    " The Shawl Dance -  For years women had struggled to find their place in the traditional dance arena fighting conformity among other things . The shawl dance was a revolutionary breakthrough for the younger women who longed for a more stylistic approach to traditional dance. Unlike the earlier styles of the 1900’s which were more calm and gentle, the Fancy Shawl Dance was a splash of color, fringe and  wings, each step so quick and light that the young woman looks as though she is literally dancing on air."