The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters
For almost a century, the Coast Salish knitters of southern Vancouver Island have produced Cowichan sweaters from handspun wool. These distinctive sweaters are known and loved around the world, but the Indigenous women who make them remain largely invisible.
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The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2000
Runtime
0h 52m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters
Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Director
Christine Welsh
Description
For almost a century, the Coast Salish knitters of southern Vancouver Island have produced Cowichan sweaters from handspun wool. These distinctive sweaters are known and loved around the world, but the Indigenous women who make them remain largely invisible.
