Collections
Fire Collection
The Medicine Wheel is a symbol found across many indigenous nations. The teachings and concepts vary slightly between communities. However, the most common shared symbolism speaks to the four directions, natural elements, states of being, medicines, and phases of life. Our physical world is composed of four classic elements; water, fire, earth, and air. These elements are considered important energy forces and as a part of the medicine wheel, used as a guide and teaching tool for personal growth and learning. The 2018 summer collection introduces the fire element. Fire. We need fire to keep us warm and heat our...
Water Collection
The Medicine Wheel is a symbol found across many indigenous nations. The teachings and concepts vary slightly between communities. However, the most common shared symbolism speaks to the four directions, natural elements, states of being, medicines, and phases of life. Our physical world is composed of four classic elements; water, fire, earth, and air. These elements are considered important energy forces and as a part of the medicine wheel, used as a guide and teaching tool for personal growth and learning. The 2018 spring collection introduces the water element. Water. An element we cannot, as humans, live without. On a...
Wedding Collection
The Wedding Collection was inspired by the wedding of Tessa Sayers and Jeremy Logsdon. After getting engaged, Tessa started planning and realized she wanted to create her own wedding invitation with woodland design elements that were Ojibwe/Cree/Metis in nature. She loved the simplicity, sophistication, and symbolism of the design, and therefore decided to create a specific collection in honor of the wedding, but more importantly the theme of connection, commitment and love. The primary focus of the design is the strawberry, because of its shape, it is often referred to as the 'heart berry' in Anishinaabe (means first or original people)...
Renewal Collection
The Renewal Collection signifies rebirth and rejuvenation. Spring is often a metaphor for growth and new life–where the world witnesses a new generation of plants and animals. During this time, people often clean their homes and rid themselves of excess material possessions. Spring is not only a great opportunity to cleanse our external surroundings but our internal environment. This collection is dedicated to the process of renewal. Let it be a reminder there is always space to heal, reimagine, and reinvent yourself. Design ElementsThe Renewal Collection introduces woodland florals. The colorful rainbow hues connect back to Chippewa woodland floral design....
My Calling is Culture Collection
The My Calling is Culture collection represents the blending of cultures. It reflects the experience of Tessa’s family migration from the indigenous prairie lands of North Dakota and Montana to the Pacific Northwest to Coast Salish territory. The collection is a reminder to honor all facets of ourselves, unique heritage, background, communities, and experiences. A personal calling of acceptance, inclusion, and self-love. Let it rekindle the cultural calling in you. Design ElementsThe My Calling is Culture Collection introduces the salmon tail floral, a design inspired from a tattered button blanket belonging to Tessa’s grandmother Mary. Through the refurbishment of the...