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The Yáahl, Gúud,Tsai Hatori is designed to be worn over a simple snug garment. Its function is to layer the story of the Yáahl X̱yáalas Raven Dancing over your landscape, creating an ephemeral relationship in space and time. The lapels are designed to create a column of equal space between them; long, lean, elegant.
Wear this piece for coffee, to the beach or opera. Light, washable and crease resistant, it is a perfect piece to take with you wherever you go. Please pick the one colour as an accent to your Hatori. The Hatori is mostly hlG̱áhl/black and G̱adáang/white but the pop of colour will be yours.
Xyáahl áwyaa hlaa! Dance for all you’re worth!
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A big canvas, virtually square, the Yáahl Big Blouse is designed to drape a tattoo image of Yáahl X̱yáalas Raven Dancing over your body; Yáahl flies up your back and over you in search of the sun. Through the translucence of the blouse, Yáahl casts its shadow on your body within. The stretch sleeves keep the drape contained.
Pair with a tight fitting long or short sleeved black top, leggings, pants/skirt or Yáahl Piano Pants. Dance out the door!
Náang hlaa! Play!
Colour as shown.
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Hlk’itgáa çáwtlaak hl ta ýánjuudaang. I’m ordering a new dress.
The structure is inspired by 1930’s dressing gowns; snug in the bosom, open in the front, flaring out in movement. Elegant and sexy, it is a feminine landscape that captures all the geographic curves. Bustle up for sass or down for elegance, to coffee in jeans, to the pool over a bathing suit or garnishing a sleek gown to the Ball; it all works with the Yáahl Raven Bustle Dress.
T’aláng xyáahlsaang. We will dance. Pick one colour as your base and Yáahl,Gúud,Tsai will procure the rest.
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Náanggwaang hlaa! Play around!
The Yáahl Raven Hatori is designed to be worn over a simple snug garment. Its function is to layer Yáahl X̱yáalas Raven Dancing over your landscape, creating an ephemeral relationship in space and time. Choose one colour as your base and Yáahl, Gúud, Tsai will do the rest!
Hawíit, xyáahl hlaa! Come on, dance!
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Hawíit, xyáahl hlaa! Come on, dance!
The Raven Kimono is a cursory nod to the traditional Japanese kimono esthetic. The back is shape fitted yet the front can hang loose, (a column of elegance), tied in front (a bow of delight) or wrapped back (sleek and active). The Kimono is the most versatile of all Yáahl, G̱úud,Tsai structures. A quick piece to dramatize a simple dress, give class to jeans, cover arms in the sun. Washable, dryable, packable, uncreasable. Made from discarded curtain sheer roll ends.
Colour as shown.
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Wrap around Piano Pants are amazing. Wide legged pants emerged in the 40’s and strode through the 60’s and 80’s right through to today.
K’úunaay hl áangaa tlajuuhldáa! Change your pants! Walking within them, the folds undulate vertically (piano keys) whileYáahl Raven dances across the pleats without breaking the surface. Easy to put on and adjustable at the ribcage, the pants fit snugly right under your breasts and then fan out in decadence. Wear over boy shorts, bathing suits or tights.
Travel! Háaníisgwáa! Take big strides and feel the wind follow you. Flash some leg.
Colour as shown.
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Known as the trickster, transformer and creator, Yáahl shapes itself and the world around it with spontaneous aplomb, often creating mischief. Ravens love shiny things.
Known as a spiritual guide that provides connection to a higher realm, Guud represents strength of character, courage and healing power. Eagles mate for life and are fiercely loyal.
Known for intelligence, leadership and a strong sense of family values, Guuj is a great team player and mates for life. G̱úuj symbolizes perseverance, intuition and success .
The Hummingbird is the messenger of joy. Known for its fortitude and ability to overcome great obstacles, Dakdakdíiyáa symbolizes the spirit of metamorphosis, peace, healing and love.
Ts’ing are determined builders of the mind, body and soul. A hard worker, they symbolize creativity, cooperation, persistence and harmony.
Hlḵ’yáan ḵ’úst’aan is the voice of the people, symbolizing openness, stability and superior communication. It represents great wealth.
Tsiin is the provider of life. Bringing the riches of the sea to spawning rivers, Salmon symbolizes prosperity, fertility, abundance, renewal and good luck.
A collaboration between renowned Haida artist Reg Davidson and textile artist Wendy Van Riesen.
Wendy Van Riesen
wendyvanriesen@gmail.com
Visit Dahlia Drive
Erma Lawrence
Candace Weir – iihlajaadkaanas of the Yaghujaanas clan
Jasḵwaan Bedard
Advisor: Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson
Permission to use phrases from Ýaat Kíl hl Sñ’at’áa! Alaskan Haida Phrasebook Written by Áljuhl Erma Lawrence Edited by Yáahl Ñ’ánggwdangaa Jordan Lachler Sealaska Heritage
‘Wáadluwaan díi dah gudáang. I want to buy all of it.
Dángkw gudangáay ‘láa us? Are you happy?
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