Artists and Designers
Inuvialuit (Inuit) /
Taalrumiq
Discipline:
Fashion / Textiles
Taalrumiq, an Inuvialuk and Gwich’in fashion designer and artist, hails from Tuktoyaktuk, Inuvialuit Settlement Region, on the shores of the Arctic Ocean in Canada’s Northwest Territories. She comes from a long matrilineal line of Inuit creatives who sewed for survival in the arctic. Taalrumiq integrates traditional knowledge with a contemporary understanding; Her popular digital video content bridges screen-based storytelling with traditional craftsmanship. Her creations reflect a fusion of cultural roots and modern influences, inspiring reclamation and celebration of Indigenous identity.
Latest Collection
Anuuraat: Survival to High Fashion
A Collection by:
Taalrumiq
Annuraat: Survival to High Fashion by Taalrumiq reimagines traditional Inuvialuit clothing, reflecting the cultural shift from survival to the fur trade era. Incorporating a variety of materials like crystals, sequins, and various furs, Taalrumiq’s work serves as a narrative of her people’s resilience and a celebration of Inuit identity.