Time Weavers is a continuum of presence that carries history from one family member’s hands to the next. It is a thread of resilience, agility and survival—sartorial practices that nurture Indigenous families to thrive. The motifs and patterns in the beading, weaving and design of these collections share and adapt traditional craft and material practices distinctive of the designers’ lineages. This show brings together an exquisitely skilled international group of artists and designers who harness generations of knowledge and practice.
Runway
Time Weavers
Harbourfront Centre Theatre
Featuring:
Tɬ’ūw (Medicine)
“Tɬ’ūw” means medicine in the Tsuu T’ina language and is inspired by the past, present, and the resilience of Livia…
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“Mau” in Māori means ‘to wear’. The whakaaro (concept) behind ‘Mau’ is about seeing the stunning taonga (treasures) in dress.…
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In traditional Tlingit culture, woven regalia was commissioned by chiefs and men in upper social tiers, twined predominantly by female…
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The first collective clothing collection, which in the translated Wichi language means “made by the Wichi,” reflects the identity and…
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JUN B’ATZ’ (One Thread) The first collection made by IX BALAM that focuses exclusively on the use of textiles woven…
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This collection consists of contemporary men’s and women’s silhouettes that celebrate the designer’s Northwest Territories Dene Culture. This is achieved,…
Learn MorePrivate: Kitchitwaa Aki
Kitchitwaa aki, majestic earth, the land is like royalty. The land is king/queen. On the land, she gives you everything,…
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