White Raven Speaker hat

Dorothy Grant

Internationally renowned fashion designer and traditional Haida artist Dorothy Grant’s strong connection to her culture and Haida identity has been the driving creative force and her foundation as a contemporary fashion designer for over the past thirty-two years..

Dorothy believes that her clothing embodies the Haida philosophy Yaangudang meaning “self respect.” The driving force behind her clothing designs is “empowerment, pride and feeling good about oneself.”

The White Raven hat, is a powerful symbol of transformation and ability to stand in ones power.  Its called the speaker hat, as in Northwest Coast ceremonies hats are used as formal potlatch attire.  this version is ceremonial basketry shape but the usage of these hats can be for various othe purposes, such as weddings, graduations, special appearances, Or ceremonies or lifetime achievement events.  its up to the wearer.

The formline art encompasses the design space of this hat, where no space is wasted, the Raven Takes over in transformation with Human hands and humans within the wings.