Killerwhale Scarf

Dorothy Grant's Scarves Collection

Woven Silk and Modal Scarf designed by Dorothy Grant

Description

This scarf design, Killerwhale, is inspired by this majestic creature for its powerful presence.
It is a bold Haida form-line art design and feather-weight to touch, yet it is warm for any season. The borders are a cresting wave design, inspired by a traditional Haida basketry design.

The colours are:

Cream/Black/Red - that's popular Haida art colors
Royal Blue - for the ocean
Gray/Black - for the natural color of Killer-whale.

Material

Woven with Silk and Modal Scarf.

Measure

This scarf measures 64 in (Length) by 25 in (Width)

The history behind the art/legend

The Killer whale in Haida legends represents power and boldness. He/she is the ruler of the underworld; he/she is our ancestor. The Haida People's belief is in an after-life, as we may come back as Killer whales.