In conversation with Amber-Dawn Bear Robe and Dr. Lara Evans. Sovereignty Style is a series highlighting Indigenous artists and designers using fashion to express themselves, their cultures, and their stories on their own terms. Curated by transdiciplinary artist and curator Feather Miigwans, the posts in this series celebrate the creativity and expansiveness of Indigenous Fashion.

For this latest instalment of our Collection Spotlight, we’re looking at a small but significant group of printed textiles by Danish-born Canadian designer Thor Hansen, a champion of Canadian design who was inspired by Canadian art and natural landscapes.

A Collections Blog Post on How Indian Cotton Shaped Global Trade

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