fothefox:“Think of the Children” Ellena Neel Melton, Cotton, Thread, Varnish “In my culture, the b
fothefox: “Think of the Children” Ellena Neel Melton, Cotton, Thread, Varnish “In my culture, the button blanket regalia, is a way for your people to recognize who you are, where you are from, and your story. You will wear one for your naming, coming of age, and any important life event in this world. I’ve made this blanket for the people to recognize the impact that the pipelines will have on our people, and our people of tomorrow. Our people have survived so far, but with the invasion of an unpredictable element, we don’t know what will happen in the future. This is a baby blanket for you. I’ll let you rest it on the shoulders of our youth and tell them how their lifes will be.” Edit: Better quality photos -- source link
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