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.
Story Teller | Tlingit Spruce Root Pattern Rug
Story Teller | Tlingit Spruce Root Pattern Rug
Story Teller weaves together traditional Tlingit spruce root basket patterns that reflect the landscape of Jennifer Younger’s childhood in Yakutat, Alaska.
Featuring the Strawberry Weave, Waves, Bear Tracks, and Sand Hills patterns, the design honors family walks along Yakutat’s beaches, where towering spruce trees meet the shoreline and patches of wild strawberries flourish beneath the forest canopy.
Bears have long shared these lands, their tracks serving as reminders of the deep connection between people, place, and wildlife. Each pattern tells part of that story, preserving memories of the landscape while celebrating the enduring artistry and language of Tlingit basket weaving.
Preserve
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Observe
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Story Tell
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Preserve ◇ Observe ◇ Story Tell ◇
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.
Looking forward means creating new opportunities for Spruce Root patterns to continue their journey through contemporary design and future generations.
