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Location:
I live in the mountains of the Kootenays in British Columbia, Canada
About Me:
I am a textile artist and clothing designer inspired by nature, culture, pattern and geometry. My garments and textliles have a universal, personal and tribal resonance.
Gender:
Gal
I am a/an:
Independent Artist/Designer, Blogger
(Designers only) I create:
I like to design garments and textiles that celebrate our cultural diversity and our connection to nature. I express this through vibrant and earthy colour, pattern, movement and texture.
Many of the techniques and materials used in my textiles have roots in cultural traditions used worldwide. It is important to me that we preserve these traditions from cultural extinction so that we may continue to expand on them with new innovations and personal expression.
(Designers only) I am willing to do:
Custom orders
Website:
http://www.inkyspider.etsy.com
Website #2:
http://www.kootsac.etsy.com
Website #3:
http://whatdoesthegoldenmean.blogspot.com/
Favorite Designers/Artists:
Commes Des Garcon, Jean Paul Gautier
Favorite Music/Musicians:
Manu Chao, K' Naan, Michael Franti, Jack Johnson
Afro Cuban, Reggae, Hip Hop, World music, Blues, Jack Johnson
Favorite TV Show & Movies:
Deepah Mehta films: Earth, Fire, water

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EcoEtsy street team

Recently I became a member of the EcoEtsy Street Team. What is a street team? "Etsy Teams are groups of organized Etsy members who network, share skills, and promote their shops and Etsy together. A Team forms around a shared location, crafting medium, or another interest." EcoEtsy is a team of like minded people who have come together because of our care for the environment and to share ways that we can have less impact on this prec… Continue

Posted on April 13, 2008 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

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Kootsac re-usable bulk food bags - introducing my new shop.

AN ALTERNATIVE TO THROW-AWAY PLASTIC BAGS I have recently launched a new shop called Kootsac with products that I have been developing for quite some time: re-usable bulk food bags. I was inspired to create them af… Continue

Posted on April 12, 2008 at 8:27pm —

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Serenity in the Snow

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by all the things that I try to accomplish in a day. Creating a space of timelessness in my daily life, even if just for a moment, reminds me that there is so much more to life than this constant frenzy of activity.
Today, seeking just such a moment away from my studio, I went out my back door into the softly falling snow. I was surprised and enchanted to see our stone statue of the Buddha seated so serenely in the snow.

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Posted on January 11, 2008 at 5:31pm —

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Inside my studio.

My textile and art studio is on the top floor of our heritage house, which was built in 1909. My workspace had to be put to use immediately when we bought the house and so it's the only room with the original crumbling plaster walls. The rest of our beautiful old vintage lady has been lovingly re-worked with care in preserving her character and integrity. All the window frames and staircases remain original and a lot of our antique furniture comes from the neighborhood.

In the foregrou… Continue

Posted on November 10, 2007 at 1:56pm — 2 Comments

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Embracing Slow Clothes

Ever since I started working with the Japanese textile patterning technique called shibori my relationship to the world of cloth has slowed right down. Instead of becoming bored with the tedious nature of binding and stitching cloth, I have embraced the meditative quality of this new process. It has enabled me to realise my connection to textile traditions and women all over the planet. I've also realised the importance of preserving these traditions from cultural extinction so Continue

Posted on September 15, 2007 at 5:08pm — 1 Comment

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At 8:20am on July 20, 2008, Candice said…
Love your shirts. Your new line of bags look like they will be a big hit!
At 12:03pm on January 13, 2008, Susan Shaw said…
Thanks for the compliment! Your work is beautiful. I especially love the tunics!
At 10:27am on November 10, 2007, Inkyspider said…
Thank-you Cade for being so supportive and I'm glad you're happy with your deva tshirt.
At 2:50am on November 10, 2007, cade said…
I have my Inkyspider shirt and it's simply beautiful. Precise and funky!
At 4:28am on October 30, 2007, Figments by Kathleen said…
Morning Inky...., I just nominated you for IndiePublic Member of the Day!
At 12:25pm on October 24, 2007, Lynne Davies said…
That was very kind of you. Thank you very much!
At 9:58am on October 24, 2007, Skye Scott said…
That's so nice of you. (I really NEED one of your shirts. It's on my Yule wish list.)
At 5:47pm on October 3, 2007, Craig said…
Thanks for the friend request Inky. That dog(?) design is my favorite.
At 4:52pm on October 1, 2007, Don Fritsch said…
Hi Inkyspider,

What beautiful words. Thank you for noticing. I truly love creating in this medium. It is very satisfying to me when someone such as yourself takes notice.

All good things to you,

At 1:32pm on September 30, 2007, Revelate said…
Hey Inky! Thanks! Can you believe the layout is actually an IndiePublic premade template? I thought it was great too, fits in with my style and love of spirals! Keep up the beautiful work. I admire it nearly daily ;)
 
 

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