Mkwa Sherpa Baby Blanket

$85.00

This blanket will be part of your everyday adventures. Perfect for all seasons. Bundled in the stroller or toboggan on chilly days, snuggled up with books or a movie on the couch, or your babes all tucked in in their crib or bed. This practical piece will become part of your family.

Materials

This warm and luxurious blanket is made from a mix of acrylic and wool and backed with lush sherpa for extra warmth and thickness. Super soft wool/ acrylic blend reverses to cozy 100 % poly sherpa

Dimensions

30'' x 40 ''

Care Instructions

Wash in cold water. Hang to dry.

About the Modern Star Quilt Mkwa Design

The Bear, or Mkwa in the Ojibwe language, is symbol of courage and balance. Nikki was drawn to include Bears in this design to show the reciprocal relationship to Mother Earth and to the animals. The Stars show our connection to the universe.

The domes are the Haudenosaunee design that represents the Skyworld.

The florals using Anishinaabe woodland designs, remind us of the beauty of nature.

The berries to honour the bears. The trees and forest are the original place of healing and wellness; in the forest we find our medicines, solitude, peace and balance.

About the Indigenous Artist Nikki Shawana

Nikki Shawana is a mother, wife, business woman, teacher, friend and loves to travel North America to dance and sing at Pow Wows. When it comes to making art, she follows in the footsteps of her grandparents who were talented craftspeople. Nikki enjoys making moccasins, mittens, beadwork, sweetgrass baskets and Star Quilts.