Debra Sparrow© "Morning Star" NW Native Art Tapestry Cotton Throw Blanket

Morning (Mourning) Star Woven Cotton Throw Blanket featuring the woven designs of Debra and Robyn Sparrow, integrating the rich history and culture of the Coast Salish people. The Morning (Mourning) Star Blanket is an interpretation of the celestial body Venus and its significance to the Salish people — a reminder of loved ones that have gone before them. 

Fringed cotton throw in single layer tapestry design with a faux suede lasered patch that highlights this is a licensed design. All designs licensed through Debra Sparrow or the Museum of Anthropology and come with a hang tag about this artist.

• Size:  48"x 67”
• Artist: Debra Sparrow
• Content: 100% Cotton, Jacquard Woven
• Care Instructions: Recommended dry cleaning but can be hand washed in cold, separately. Hang to dry. Do not bleach
• Origin: USA Made

An ideal way to celebrate any trip to the North West is with an item that is unique to this region and carries much significance in the native community.

About The Artist:
The Sparrow Sisters have been continually inspired by their ancestors’ strength, creativity and intelligence. Debra and Robyn Sparrow have been creating Salish weavings for over 20 years. Debra is a self-taught Musqueam designer who was born and raised on the Musqueam Reserve. She integrates her peoples’ history into her art and design work. It is Debra’s hope to educate others about the beauty and integrity of her people’s history through her art.