The Artistry of Tlingit Weaving

It takes an artist up to 2,000 hours, or 83 days, to weave just one ceremonial robe. Not surprisingly, this art form is practiced by a dedicated few including Tlingit artists Teri Rofkar and Shelly Laws of Alaska. In their presentation for the Smithsonian Spotlight series hosted by the Arctic Studies Center at the Anchorage Museum, Rofkar and Laws discuss the methods and cultural significance of robes, spruce root baskets and more.
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[@jalynnakins]

that caption on the celebration photo can't be right. Every celebration happens on an even year, so it couldn't be 2007

[@TheWorldwidemedia]

picture at the end with the snowflakes with the dancer... i have had a dream about that while in the woods what does that mean?

[@vetiraq]

Great video, although I think that it should be mentioned that the Chilkat blanket was first designed and made by the Tsimshian tribe.