How does a story survive? By the reliving of the memories we inherit, the places that shape us, and the patterns we teach.
This is the art of the Tlingit spruce root basketry.
Inspired by the patterns, landscapes, and stories that have shaped my artistic practice, this collection brings ancestral design language into a contemporary textile form. Each pattern carries connections to place, family, and the natural world—from the forests and shorelines of Yakutat to the enduring relationships between people, animals, and land.
Basket Case - Rust | Spruce Root Weave Honor Rug
Basket Case - Rust | Spruce Root Weave Honor Rug
Basket Case is a collaboration between Jennifer Younger and American Dakota, inspired by the enduring beauty of Tlingit spruce root basketry.
Working closely with Jennifer, the design team sought to honor the cultural significance of traditional basket patterns while preserving their authenticity. Equally inspiring was the rich patina that develops on baskets through years of use, reflecting the lives and hands that have cared for them.
Together, Jennifer and the design team selected a contemporary two-tone color palette, creating a fresh interpretation of these timeless designs. Rust is a celebration of how tradition can be respectfully preserved, thoughtfully reimagined, and carried forward into modern homes.
A Collaboration with American Dakota
Trusted name in rug design and craftsmanship. 100% EnduraStran Nylon & Stain-Resistant
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Expect 4 weeks for production and 2 for shipping.
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Expect 4 weeks for production and 2 for shipping.
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Expect 4 weeks for production and 2 for shipping.
Preserve
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Observe
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Story Tell
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Preserve ◇ Observe ◇ Story Tell ◇
Looking forward means creating new opportunities for Spruce Root patterns to continue their journey through contemporary design and future generations.
Preservance reflects the commitment required to preserve cultural knowledge, and the perseverance of generations of Tlingit artists and knowledge keepers who have sustained the Spruce Root art.
These designs are not simply patterns—they hold memories of towering spruce trees, wild strawberry patches, and the presence of bears within the rainforest homeland of the Tlingit people. Through these rugs, traditional patterns continue carrying their stories into your home.
I hope these rugs become part of your family's story, gathering memories for generations just as the patterns they carry have done for mine.
I invite you to slow down, look closely, and discover the stories woven into every pattern around you.
— Jennifer Younger
