Birch Bark Reversible Blanket by Mini Tipi

The eco-friendly Birch Bark blanket is made from sustainable fabric woven in Italy. It’s perfect for family picnics, camping, getting cozy around the campfire. The warm and luxurious wool blend makes them soft, yet washable. The trim adds a beautiful finish.
 
This original work has been digitalized to represent a one-of-a-kind birch bark-biting piece. The distinct lines in the fabric show the character of a birch tree. 

Giving Back

Mini Tipi donates proceeds from the sales of this blanket to True North Aid, an Indigenous organization that supports northern and remote communities with practical humanitarian support.

Details:

• Size: 60 inches x 80 inches
• 50% recycled polyester, 30% acrylic, 20% recycled wool
• Wash on cold, hang to dry
• Made in Canada

MINI TIPI connects with artists that are making an impact in Indigenous communities, who have a connection to the culture, and are sharing their knowledge through art.

Meet the Artist: Half Moon Woman (Pat Bruderer) of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation

Half Moon Woman, also known as Pat Bruderer, is one of the few knowledge keepers and expert practitioners of Birch Bark Biting, an ancient Indigenous art form.

About the design: This original work has been digitalized to represent a one of a kind birch bark biting piece. The distinct lines in the fabric show the character of a birch tree. 

A birch bark biting is a unique piece of Indigenous artwork. They are made from biting an image, using only the teeth, into a thin, single layer of birch bark harvested from the birch tree.

Then, by carefully folding the bark, the pattern imagined is pressed into the birch bark, using only the teeth. Because each piece must be created individually, birch bark bitings are like people; no two are exactly alike!

"I honour the water and the bees. They are two things that everything on Mother Earth depend on and therefore are deserving of the utmost respect. Without them, nothing would exist."—Pat Bruderer