Otter Steps Coverlet rug today the art of parfleche

today the art of parfleche flourishes as both women and men of many tribal nations continue to create them

and represents the balance we all strive for

“They're the source of everything: berries and roots

Master carver and Ts'msyen artist David Robert Boxley has raised this mysterious creature from the cold depths to share part of its story on our Octopus Mug

Otter Steps Coverlet rug today the art of parflecheThe sun shines above the snow covered Ojibwe homelands, illuminating a trail of footprints from a well known furry friend: the River Otter. In traditional Ojibwe art, the "Otter Steps" pattern is often seen across weaving and beadwork. Anishinaabe Ojibwe artist Giizh Agaton Howes has adapted and woven this iconic design across her new Bed Linen Collection. In a muted cream, she highlights the step, step, slide movement an otter makes when moving