Tiny Spruce Root Basket Earrings With Beads By Skidegate Artist Dolly Garza

Dolly Garza

Artist Statement

I am a Haida/Tlingit weaver and a textile artist. I weave spruce root baskets and hats, cedar bark, and wool ravens tail and Chilkat. I also sew Haida/Tlingit designs on fabric scarves, collars, etc. using applique.

Bio

I was born in Ketchikan Alaska and moved to Canada about 10 years ago.

I love weaving spruce roots, the harvesting and processing and turning them into something beautiful. I am fortunate to live where good spruce roots are available.

I have loved sewing since I was a child and used to stand and watch my mom create our clothes on her old singer. I enjoy making usable art.

Ravens Tail and Chilkat weaving are both a challenge and take time. Creating cultural regalia and usable pieces that will be used is magical.