About the Design: A birch bark biting is a unique piece of Indigenous artwork. They are made from biting an image, using only the teeth, into a thin, single layer of birch
bark harvested from the birch tree. Then, by carefully folding the bark, the
pattern imagined is pressed into the birch bark, using only the teeth. Because
each piece must be created individually, birch bark bitings are like people;
no two are exactly alike!
"I honour the water and the bees. They are two things that everything on Mother Earth depend on and therefore are deserving of the utmost respect. Without them, nothing would exist."
—Pat Bruderer
About the Artist: Pat Bruderer (Half Moon Woman) is one of the few knowledge keepers andexpert practitioners of this ancient Indigenous art. She was born and raised in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada and is a member of the Peter Ballantyne
Cree Nation. Half Moon Woman, is self-taught in the art form but was highly inspired by the work of Angelique Merasty of Flin Flon, Manitoba. Pat's work can be found in museums, galleries, and private collections around the world.
Fabric:
50% recycled polyester, 30% acrylic, 20% recycled wool
Perfect soft and warm blend that will last a long time.
Size: 60 inches x 80 inches
Wash on cold, hang to dry.
About MINI TIPI: MINI TIPI is a Canadian women-owned company that creates small batch quality goods. MINI TIPI was founded in 2016 by Trisha Pitura and Mélanie Bernard.
Their designs are inspired not only by their lifestyles, but also by their proud Canadian and Indigenous heritage to develop a truly unique line of goods that are as practical and useful as they are stylish and beautifully made. All MINI TIPI products are designed, cut and sewn in Quebec, Canada.