Northern themed pottery and glasswares are one of the most popular items at the Gallery. We showcase collections from artists across Canada who make specially commissioned work for us with images of Inukshuks, Polar Bears, Ravens and other Northern animals and figures. The patterns and collections vary by the season, so contact us to see what inventory is currently available. A new Dawn Oman pattern. Butterflies on a white background.

The technique of stonecut printmaking was first introduced to Canadian Arctic communities in 1957 by James Houston. Several co-operatives were established expressly for artists to create prints. Inuit embraced this unique means to express their stories and culture, and the art markets to the south responded enthusiastically.

Balls of Qivuit and Skien Scarfs. Beyonce style, Qivuit Scarf. The Muskox has a two-layered coat, and qiviut. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.

Today, women in Fort Liard, Fort Simpson, Fort Providence and Jean Marie River continue to create this intricate style of decoration on clothing, moccasins and birch bark baskets. Embroidered quillwork is usually found on hide clothing or accessories. Designs are drawn directly onto the hide either by freehand or from a pattern. The basic zig-zag technique involves folding flattened quills over two parallel lines of thread. A quill in inserted under the first stitch, and folded over a.

Inuit sculpture is world renowned and highly collectible. Most northern sculpture is carved from the soft material of soap stone. There are natural occurring deposits of soapstone found near some remote arctic communities including Cape Dorset on Baffin Island, one of the most famous communities for carvings in the north. This entry was posted in Uncategorized.