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K’úunaay hl áangaa tlajuuhldáa! Change your pants!
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. Walking in these pants, the folds undulate vertically (piano keys) while the dots and G̱úud Eagle migrate the pleats superficially. So much to see, so little time.
Easy to put on and adjustable at the ribcage, the pants fit snugly right under your breasts and then fan out in decadence. Translucent, the shadow of your legs can be seen below the starry sky dancing to the beat of the G̱úud Gúujaawée Eagle Drum.
The pleats and dye are permanent. These pants can be washed and dried by machine! Wear over boy shorts, bathing suits or tights. Take big strides and feel the wind follow you. Flash some leg. Let your eagle drum play!
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K’úunaay hl áangaa tlajuuhldáa! Change your pants!
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. Walking in these pants, the folds undulate vertically (piano keys) while the dots and G̱úud Eagle migrate the pleats superficially. So much to see, so little time.
Easy to put on and adjustable at the ribcage, the pants fit snugly right under your breasts and then fan out in decadence. Translucent, the shadow of your legs can be seen below the starry sky dancing to the beat of the G̱úud Gúujaawée Eagle Drum.
The pleats and dye are permanent. These pants can be washed and dried by machine! Wear over boy shorts, bathing suits or tights. Take big strides and feel the wind follow you. Flash some leg. Let your eagle drum play!
Tajuwáay hl G̱áandanggang. I feel the wind. These translucent wrap around pants are made from recycled curtain sheers: washed, cut and sewn into a blank structure . A paper canvas is painted with black dye, screened with clear polka dots and the G̱úud eagle screen image. This painting is done twice for each side of the pants. The paintings are pinned onto the blank pants with the pleats carefully set. The name is hidden and the sandwich is heatset, unpinned and washed.
Clear dots on top of a colour field create a language of movement far beyond the sum of its parts; the resisted pleats on black are, in themselves, a dynamic piano key/ accordion union but the dots add movement for the eye as though visualizing stars in the universe. Some are perfectly round, some are sloppy or hazy, some are fading away. A set of dots can frame a certain portion of the canvas, offering a field of moons or a glimpse of legs shooting within its universe. Adding G̱úud Gúujaawée, Eagle Drum into this constellation weaves a new story into space.
The piano pants come in 2 sizes, based on your ribcage measurement. The wide, elastic high band is fitted with a line of hooks (similar to a bra strap) accommodating a wide gradient in rib cage sizes.
G̱úud Gúujaawée
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
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