Elk's Offering Wool Blanket – North Winds Series
In a balanced world, everything gives. The sun gives its warmth and the cloud gives its rain to the plants below so they can grow. The plants give themselves to the elk, which eats them and grows strong. The elk gives his body to the hunter, nourishing a family of grateful humans. The hunter gives his time and skill to his community, sharing the gift of food with all. And the community gives their care and respect back to the earth, so it can continue the cycle anew. Coast Salish artist Gail White Eagle (Muckleshoot and Chehalis) honors the sacrifice of the elk and gift of the hunter in her Elk’s Offering design, used here in our Elk's Offering Throw Blanket. “This design came to me during the pandemic,” shares Gail, “as our hunters were diligently out hunting for our people. My design is meant to honor the hunter, who sacrifices time to feed his people, and importantly the elk, who sacrifices its life to feed the people.” Gail’s design represents both the elk and its environment in t