{"id":6312,"date":"2016-04-16T23:37:08","date_gmt":"2016-04-16T23:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clarissarizal.com\/blogblog\/?p=6312"},"modified":"2016-05-05T18:12:00","modified_gmt":"2016-05-05T18:12:00","slug":"calling-all-chilkat-and-ravenstail-weavers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clarissarizal.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/calling-all-chilkat-and-ravenstail-weavers\/","title":{"rendered":"Calling All Chilkat and Ravenstail Weavers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Invitational design specifications for the “patchwork quilt” or “Granny Square” Chilkat\/Ravenstail Robe Project — Collaborative community design concept by Clarissa Rizal; Canoe Community concept by Suzi Vaara Williams<\/p><\/div>\n

Dear Northwest Coast Chilkat and Ravenstail Weavers:<\/p>\n

We invite you to participate in a very unique project which will provide a Chilkat\/Ravenstail ceremonial robe to be worn by a dignitary of a hosting community for NWC Canoe Gatherings and\/or also to be worn in\u00a0ceremony during the\u00a0maiden launch of a traditional dugout canoe. \u00a0Imagine this robe will be worn for many generations of canoe gatherings and maiden voyages! \u00a0When the robe is not traveling, it will be housed in its own private, glass case in the new “Weavers’ Studio” at the Evergreen Longhouse campus in Olympia, Washington State. \u00a0Longhouse Executive Director Tina Kuckkhan-Miller, and Assistant Director Laura Grabhorn are very excited about this project.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in participating and donating your time to weave a 5″ x 5″ square, the above illustration provides\u00a0you with the visual concept. \u00a0The\u00a0information below provides you with clear instructions:<\/p>\n

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Project: \u00a0<\/strong>A \u00a0NWC Weavers’ Invitational \u00a0to create a collaborative and unique Chilkat\/Ravenstail robe for the NWC communities who host Canoe Gatherings and\/or are launching the maiden voyage of a traditional dugout canoe in Washington State, British Columbia, Southeast Alaska and Yukon Territory.<\/p>\n

Who is Invited: \u00a0<\/strong>This invitational is open to all Indigenous Chilkat and Ravenstail weavers representing all the distinctive tribes of the Northwest Coast. \u00a0The invitational is also open to non-Indigenous weavers who are clan members of a NWC tribe via adoption and\/or marriage. \u00a0Weavers of all levels of experience, from beginner to expert, are invited to contribute! \u00a0There are only 54 sections on this unique, one-of-a-kind, Chilkat\/Ravenstail robe; if you want to be a part of this historical event, jump in now while you can and commit via email, text or Facebook to Clarissa Rizal by May 15, 2016! \u00a0 Email address: \u00a0clarissa@www.clarissarizal.com \u00a0 or text her at: \u00a0(970)903-8386 \u00a0 or Facebook: \u00a0Clarissa Rizal<\/p>\n

Limited number of weavers:<\/strong> \u00a0There will be 54 5-inch squares which = 54 separate weavers. \u00a045 of the 54 squares will have 1″ fringe at the bottom. \u00a09 of the 54 squares will have 18″ fringe; these 9 squares will be placed at the very bottom edge of the robe. \u00a0If you want to be one of the 9 squares with the 18″ fringe, let me know. \u00a0Please refer to the illustration for visual image. \u00a0The borders of the entire robe will be woven by Clarissa Rizal after she has laid out the entire 54 squares and\u00a0sewn them together. \u00a0Total approximately measurements of the robe will be 68″ wide x 56″ high (includes fringe)<\/p>\n

The Warp:<\/strong>\u00a0 You will need approximately 12 yards of Chilkat warp. \u00a0 To keep the thickness and body of the robe consistent, use only Chilkat warp (w\/bark), natural color and spun to size 10 e.p.i. \u00a0Please DO NOT USE Ravenstail warp.<\/p>\n

The Heading Cord:<\/strong> \u00a0Instead of a leather cord (like we use in Chilkat weaving), use two strands of your Chilkat warp, this 2-strands of warp instead of leather cord is a technique used in Ravenstail weaving. \u00a0The Chilkat warp heading cord will then become a part of your weaving so in this way we avoid any tied knots on the top left and right of your heading cord.<\/p>\n

The Weft:<\/strong> \u00a0merino or mountain goat wool, size 2\/6 fingering weight, in any shades of the traditional colors of black, natural, yellow and blue<\/p>\n

The Design:<\/strong> \u00a0Weave anything to do with the canoe world; suggestions are to weave symbols of nature, animals, mankind (i.e. mountains, ocean, rivers, lakes, canoes, paddles, faces, claws (though no human hands: \u00a0Instead of four fingers, weave three fingers and a thumb)<\/p>\n

In addition with your weaving, please provide two things:<\/strong> \u00a01) a brief 100-word max Bio in Word Document and, 2) a photo of yourself with your weaving either finished or in progress \u00a0(200 d.p.i.\/5″ x 7″) —- \u00a0I will be providing this information to the Evergreen Longhouse who will be housing this robe when it is not traveling. \u00a0I also imagine there may be a small publication (of the robe with all the weavers ) someday printed for each one of us; and why not!? \u00a0It would be fun!<\/p>\n

DEADLINE to commit: \u00a0Extended to May 15, 2016<\/strong> \u00a0Email Clarissa with your commitment (suggestions, etc. are welcome too, especially at this time): \u00a0clarissa@www.clarissarizal.com or text her: \u00a0970-903-8386 (yes, area code is 970)<\/p>\n

DEADLINE for completion: \u00a0Postmarked by July 15, 2016 \u00a0 <\/strong>Remember: \u00a0Along with your weaving, please include the brief bio and a photo of you and your weaving.<\/em>\u00a0(see specs above)\u00a0If you complete your weaving by the dates of “Celebration” and you are in Juneau, you may hand-deliver your weaving to Clarissa anytime during the month of June, otherwise mail your weaving insured to Clarissa’s address:<\/p>\n

Clarissa Rizal, 40 East Cameron St #207, Tulsa, OK \u00a0 74103<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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“TOUR” SCHEDULE (for the robe) 2016: \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1). \u00a0Hoonah, Alaska:<\/strong> \u00a0Master carver of dugout canoes, Wayne Price from Haines, Alaska is carving two dugout canoes for the Hoonah Indian Association. \u00a0The opening ceremonies will be the maiden voyage of both canoes from Hoonah to Glacier Bay for the dedication of the recently built longhouse on the shores of Glacier Bay on Wednesday, August 24th.<\/p>\n

2). \u00a0Sitka, Alaska:<\/strong> \u00a0Master carver Steve Brown and the Gallanin Brothers are carving a dugout in Sitka, Alaska.<\/p>\n

3). \u00a0Vancouver, B.C.:<\/strong> \u00a0Robe will be part of an exhibit for four months at Sho Sho Esquiro and Clarissa Rizal’s exhibit called “Worth Our Wait In Gold” at the Bill Reid Gallery, Vancouver, B.C., opening Tuesday, October 18th<\/p>\n

If you have any information on definite dates for canoe gatherings and maiden voyage of a traditional dugout canoe, please contact Clarissa or\u00a0Evergreen Longhouse in Olympia, Washington.<\/em><\/p>\n

NAME OF THIS ROBE: \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0“Weavers Across the Water” — Thank you, Catrina Mitchell…!<\/p>\n

THE ROBE’S HOME:<\/strong> \u00a0 As I mentioned above, when the robe is not traveling, it will be housed in its own private, glass case in the new “Weavers’ Studio” at the Evergreen Longhouse campus in Olympia, Washington State. \u00a0Longhouse Executive Director Tina Kuckkhan-Miller, and Assistant Director Laura Grabhorn will be the travel coordinator’s for this special robe.<\/p>\n

COMPENSATION:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0As of May 2nd, nearly 40 weavers have committed to this project. \u00a0Not one of them asked about compensation. \u00a0This is remarkable; it shows the purity of our weavers’ intentions and commitment to our identity and cultural heritage. \u00a0Though, I am looking into finding\u00a0a benefactor who is willing to help support this project. \u00a0I’ll keep everyone posted.<\/p>\n

SUGGESTIONS, COMMENTS, IDEAS, ETC.: <\/strong>\u00a0I encourage and solicit your input. \u00a0Please be brave and just communicate with me; no worries. \u00a0AND if you want to partake, this is “our” robe!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

How did this idea sprout? \u00a0Well you gotta know about Suzi and Clarissa chats: \u00a0<\/strong>This project was an idea which stemmed\u00a0from a chat between Suzi Vaara Williams and I on March 4th. \u00a0I\u00a0mentioned that I \u00a0kept seeing everything in “Chilkat”; and Suzi was talking about all the knitting and weaving projects she has got going and asked if I remembered the crocheted “Granny Square” blankets from the 60’s. \u00a0Immediately instead of crocheted colors of yarn, I saw a different kind of “Granny Square” blanket — I saw the Chilkat and Ravenstail woven ceremonial blanket! \u00a0And when I exclaimed to Suzi my vision, right away she added with glee: \u00a0“Oh, oh, ohhhh! \u00a0And the robe will be worn during the canoe gatherings up and down the coast!”<\/p>\n

We hope you join us in creating this one-of-a-kind ceremonial robe woven by present-day weavers for our present-day canoe gatherings and traditional dugout canoe maiden launches. \u00a0This robe will travel for many generations. \u00a0Please represent your community and be a part of this historical project. \u00a0We appreciate your time, energy and talent! \u00a0Truly, Gunalcheesh!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dear Northwest Coast Chilkat and Ravenstail Weavers: We invite you to participate in a very unique project which will provide a Chilkat\/Ravenstail ceremonial robe to be worn by a dignitary of a hosting community for NWC Canoe Gatherings and\/or also to be worn in\u00a0ceremony during the\u00a0maiden launch of a traditional dugout canoe. \u00a0Imagine this robe […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20,13,19,29,55,50],"tags":[7,52,347,100,98,8,123],"class_list":["post-6312","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-travels-adventures","category-classes-retreats-apprentices","category-honoring-others","category-latest-art-projects","category-family-friends-relatives","category-tlingit-cultural-events","tag-chilkat","tag-chilkat-weaving","tag-evergreen-longhouse","tag-native-american-art","tag-northwest-coast-tlingit-native-art","tag-ravenstail","tag-ravenstail-weaving"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clarissarizal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6312","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clarissarizal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clarissarizal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clarissarizal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clarissarizal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6312"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/www.clarissarizal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6312\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6374,"href":"https:\/\/www.clarissarizal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6312\/revisions\/6374"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.clarissarizal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6312"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clarissarizal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6312"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.clarissarizal.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6312"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}