BLANKET COASTERS TREASURE OF OUR ANCESTORS

One of the hottest trends in home decor, Blanket Coasters are the perfect blend of function and style. Inspired by and designed to match our popular Woven Blanket Designs, Native Northwest Blanket Coasters are a great way to elevate your space. Made from brushed polyester with black cotton trim and a natural rubber backing, these Blanket Coasters deliver both function and aesthetics.

Donnie Edenshaw otherwise known as Gaju Xial, meaning "Song and Dance Man" is the son of Haida artist Cooper Wilson. At the age of 10, Donnie started to construct his own art. It started with him creating simple sketches of his father’s Argillite pieces. Once he became familiar with the forms, he moved onto carving. He training was watching his father, and then later he participated in Christian White’s apprenticeship program. After mastering Argillite, he moved his artistic expression onto carving wood and ivory, and then to gold and silver jewelry.

“There is something about being Haida. By comparison to other nations, a lot of people know about us. While other people have adopted Haida Gwaii as home, I’ve lived here all my life. All I do – the art, dancing and singing – is what I have to do. It is a responsibility to show people what we have. Just as I continue to learn about my culture – I have to teach others as well.” –Donnie Edenshaw