SHI President Rosita Worl said “the widespread interest in this story indicates to us that the public is as concerned as we are about protecting our cultural heritage.”
"Ravenstail"
Weavers share traditional knowledge, stories behind textiles
A weaving presentation displayed blankets, aprons and other items made by practicing artisans from Southeast Alaska and British Columbia. About 50 people attended the presentation Wednesday by weavers and weaving historians in the Shuka Hit clan house in the Walter Soboleff Building.
Respected Chilkat and Ravenstail weaver Clarissa Rizal dies at 60
“The world has lost another luminary.” That’s how the Sealaska Heritage Institute began a message announcing the death of Clarissa Rizal at age 60.
Revival of Ravenstail weaving style in good hands
Chilkat is known for being one of the most complex weaving traditions in the world, unique in its ability to create circular forms. Within that style are echoes of the even older tradition, from the mid-1700s and earlier displaying even more complexity.
Alaska Native artist weaves heritage into modern fashion
It has long been forbidden for men to weave in the Chilkat tradition, but Tlingit artist Ricky Tagaban is an exception.