Diamond Pattern Sally Bag
wool yarn, hemp cord (full-twist twining, wrapping)
Up on the Porch Room, Portland, ME
This vessel draws on the Sally Bag tradition—an Indigenous Columbia Plateau weaving style known for its vertical warp structure and bold geometric designs—while experimenting with a range of wool fibers. By blending traditional techniques with alternative fibers, the piece showcases both innovation and respect for a longstanding weaving tradition.