Harvesters Reversible Blanket by Mini Tipi

This gorgeous everyday, eco-friendly blanket is made from sustainable fabric. It’s perfect for family picnics, camping, and getting cozy around the campfire and is made large enough for a queen-size bed or a throw blanket. The warm and luxurious wool blend makes them soft, yet washable. The trim adds a beautiful finish. 

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

Details:

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

Designed by Artist Tsista Kennedy from Beausoleil First Nations, Oneida Nation of the Thames, Turtle Clan.

About the design:

"When creating a blanket design for MINI TIPI, I felt it would not be genuine to simply adhere to frequently used styles of geometric designs.  This is why I chose to include the subject of wild rice harvesting from my own culture as an Anishnaabe.  Anishnaabe quiltwork was also a source of inspiration for the geometric patterns featured in my design.''

In September, during the harvest moon, the Ojibwe peoples begin the rice harvest. The harvest is done in pairs using poles to hit the rice stocks knocking the grains into the canoe. The rice is an important historic food source for the Ojibwe people that feed their families over the winter months.