Reclaim the Hood
Adorning our every day with beauty and cultural identifiers is our oldest way. Our Reclaim the Hood 'ie reminds us of the beautiful and functional Woodland Hoods nearly lost to memory.
The hood and chest adorned with beautiful Ojibwe florals, otter tracks, and the stars of the dark bringing that signature Ojibwe color contrast on classic black. This limited run hoodie is the perfect gift for everyone this time of year.
About this design:
- Designed by Anishinaabe Ojibwe Artist Giizh Agaton Howes
- Cultural art for All
- All Gender sizing
- Heavy weight hoodie with large sculptural hood
- Printed with care at Duluth Screenprinting
- 80% cotton, 20% recycled polyester
We asked artist and friend Adrienne Benjamin about her inspiration in revitalizing this garment "Traditional hoods were functional (and in some places ceremonial items) worn by Anishinaabe people throughout Anishinaabe akiing through time immemorial. They were made from rectangular pieces of cloth; likely wool or other heavy materials for warmth, weather, and wind protection. They are distinctive for their elaborate decoration utilizing beadwork or appliqué in floral and abstract designs. They have recently been making a resurgence as Anishinaabe people are studying and reclaiming historical fashions that were forcibly lost to time during colonization and assimilation tactics."
Adrienne is pictured wearing her Woodland regalia with hood made by Lavender Doris.
