Woven Art & Beyond LLC
Israel Shotridge© "Lovebirds" Velura™ Throw Blanket
Features Native Northwest artist Israel Shotridge's intricate design of Lovebirds printed on to a super soft and lightweight Velura™ throw. This luxuriously soft Velura™ fabric is warm and breathable but also durable and non-pilling for long-lasting use, with a self hemmed edge.
Complemented with hang tag telling artist's story. The Lovebird design represents a combination of the two main moieties among the Native Peoples of the Northwest Coast. The Eagle and the Raven, together as one, are Lovebirds.
- Size: 50” x 60”
- Artist: Israel Shotridge
- Design: Lovebirds
- Material: 100% Polyester
- Care Instructions: Wash before use. Wash separately in cold water, machine wash. Do not bleach. Gentle dry. Packaged in a vinyl zippered bag.
Israel Shotridge is one of Alaska's finest Tlingit carvers. He is from Ketchikan, Alaska in the heart of the Tongass National Forest which was named after his tribal ancestors; the Tongass Tribe (Taantakwaan), the Sea Lion people. Israel is a member of the Bear Clan, the "Teikweidee." Israel's Tlingit name, Kinstaadaal, means "The Bear That's Standing Up." For almost 30 years, Israel has accomplished many significant works of art. Most noted are the many replicated monumental tribal totem poles located throughout Southeast Alaska.
As an Alaskan Native Artist, Israel brings to his work the pride and sensitivity of his Indian heritage. Preserving the art of traditional Tlingit carving has been a natural for Israel. The sophisticated beautify of the Tlingit designs are highly regarded in the art world and his fine work is faithful to those traditional natural images.
"Sharing my cultural knowledge with my patrons as well as with tribal members and teaching the art of Tlingit carving to upcoming Native carvers brings much purpose to my life. Leaving a legacy of work behind for the next generation to be inspired by is a lifetime goal that I strive to accomplish."
