Mohawk textile beadwork inspired quilt

The Art of the Quilt

mohawk beadwork style quilt

If you want someone to know about Mohawk language and culture, you wrap them in it while they’re still young. Sydney Jacobs understood this deeply when she launched Ken’niwá:’a in 2016, a carefully considered and crafted line of homegoods, clothing, art, and toys for children. This winter, consider picking up the 25-year-old designer’s Beadwork Quilt. Her bold, graphic design took her seven months to paint and celebrates the tradition of Kanien’kehá:ka beadwork. It makes for a stunning cuddle blanket for your little one not to mention a piece of powerful and practical art for your home. $140 for small, $200 for medium.

Photos: Katie Bowles

Chantal is Perch's Editor-in-Chief, and founder of Big Catch Communications, a Cornwall-based content marketing agency. When she's not busy crafting stories, Chantal takes big adventures with her small family.