Yáahl Raven Kimono
Hawíit, xyáahl hlaa! Come on, dance!
The Raven Kimono is a cursory nod to the traditional Japanese kimono esthetic. The back is shape fitted yet the front can hang loose, (a column of elegance), tied in front (a bow of delight) or wrapped back (sleek and active). The Kimono is the most versatile of all Yáahl, G̱úud,Tsai structures. A quick piece to dramatize a simple dress, give class to jeans, cover arms in the sun. Washable, dryable, packable, uncreasable. Made from discarded curtain sheer roll ends.
Colour as shown.
Ts’ing Beaver Swing Top
The Swing swings.
Three diaphanous layers create a kaleidoscope of colourful veils to spin around your silhouette. The front two layers of the swing are short; the first providing a night sky into the second, a G̱uhlahl (jade) bubbled pool.
Áa uu G̱ántl íijang. Here is some water. The Ts’íng Beaver appears out from the depth of the water and into the night. The third layer, the back, is longer than the front and translucent, revealing the curve of your back in silhouette. You are in the middle, the center of the universe. Wash and wear and wear and wear.
Colour as shown.
Tsíin Salmon Smock
The Smock, with its delicate triple collar, is simple, elegant and light. One button and you are ready to go. In front, your silhouette can be seen through the printed scrim of hlG̱áhl/black brush strokes and resisted moons; a mysterious vision in the deep waters. On the back, two salmon are printed with the sun (k’úuk heart dot) reflected. As the smock swings, the pleat responds and the tsíin swims.
The Smock is Yáahl,Gúud,Tsai’s most popular garment. Flattering on every shape and size, it can transform any outfit. Pair with a fitted short or long dress, leggings or jeans, summer shorts or evening gown. Winterize it with boots and a long sleeved top to contrast its flow with fitted texture or wear it to the pool over your bathing suit!
Travels light and small, does not wrinkle and the pleat in the back is permanent, animating the Tsíin to swim wherever you go.
Colour as shown.
G̱úud Eagle Smock
The Smock, with its delicate triple collar, is simple, elegant and light. One button and you are ready to go.
From the front, your silhouette can be seen through the printed scrim of hlG̱áhl/black brush strokes and resisted moons; a mysterious vision in the night sky. On the back, G̱úud Gúujaawée, Eagle Drum is printed with the sun (k’úuk/heart dot) reflected in the sky. As the smock swings, the pleat responds and Eagle Drum plays.
Colour as shown.
Swing Top First Question: When is the right time?
The Swing swings.
Three diaphanous layers create a kaleidoscope of colourful veils to spin around your silhouette.
The front two layers of the swing are shorter; the first providing a window into the second. Together, they create a visual conversation as they swing at different rhythms. The fourth layer, the back, is a single layer longer than the front and translucent, revealing the curve of your back in silhouette. You are the third layer, the center of the universe.
Swing Top Second Question: Who is the right person?
The Swing Top is designed to swing around you. Pair it with a snug cami or long sleeved shirt to emphasize your beautiful form within its sassy layers. With jeans or pencil skirt in contrast (hard/soft, textured/smooth, fitted/loose), the Swing Top is a quick and easy answer on how to jazz up your day.
The front two layers of the swing are shorter than the back; the first providing a window into the second. Together, they create a visual conversation as they swing at different rhythms. The back is a single layer, longer than the front and translucent, revealing the curve of your back in silhouette. You are the 3rd layer, the center of the universe.
Dakdakdiiyaa Ts’uu Puffy K’uudáats’aay Hummingbird Red Cedar Puffy Coat
G̱án ḵ’aldangáagang! It’s amazing!
Ts’úu íist uu tlaawhlgáagang. It’s made out of red cedar. The Puffy Coat has serious Japanese influence; simple, elegant, no unnecessary parts. No angry corners. ‘Woven cedar’ printed on the coat exterior mimics cedar strips the Haida weave into clothing, baskets and hats.
Áa uu G̱ántl íijang. Here is some water. The lining of the coat is G̱uhlahl/jade with clear dots to represent water bubbles.
A Leonardo spine down the center back represents where we are all the same; a talisman of strength. Hlḵ’yáan ḵ’úst’aan Frog is printed on the collar and Dakdakdiiyaa Hummingbird is on the back. Cuddly, washable, warm, two ties and you are off.
Colour as shown.
G̱úuj Ts’uu Puffy K’uudáats’aay Wolf Red Cedar Puffy Coat
G̱án ḵ’aldangáagang! It’s amazing!
Ts’úu íist uu tlaawhlgáagang. It’s made out of red cedar. The Puffy Coat has serious Japanese influence; simple, elegant, no unnecessary parts. No angry corners. ‘Woven cedar’ printed on the coat exterior mimics cedar strips the Haida weave into clothing, baskets and hats.
Áa uu G̱ántl íijang. Here is some water. The lining of the coat is G̱uhlahl/jade with clear dots to represent water bubbles.
A Leonardo spine down the center back represents where we are all the same; a talisman of strength. Hlḵ’yáan ḵ’úst’aan Frog is printed on the collar and G̱úuj (Wolf) is on the back. Cuddly, washable, warm, two ties and you are off.
Colour as shown.
Swing Top Third Question: What is the right action?
The Swings swing.
Three diaphanous layers create a kaleidoscope of colourful veils to spin around your silhouette.
The front two layers of the swing are shorter than the back; the first providing a window into the second. Together, they create a visual conversation as they swing at different rhythms. The back is a single layer, longer than the front and translucent, revealing the curve of your back in silhouette. You are the 3rd layer, the center of the universe.
Tsiin Ts’uu Puffy K’uudáats’aay Salmon Red Cedar Puffy Coat
G̱án ḵ’aldangáagang! It’s amazing!
Ts’úu íist uu tlaawhlgáagang. It’s made out of red cedar. The Puffy Coat has serious Japanese influence; simple, elegant, no unnecessary parts. No angry corners. ‘Woven cedar’ printed on the coat exterior mimics cedar strips the Haida weave into clothing, baskets and hats.
Áa uu G̱ántl íijang. Here is some water. The lining of the coat is G̱uhlahl/jade with clear dots to represent water bubbles.
A Leonardo spine down the center back represents where we are all the same; a talisman of strength. Hlḵ’yáan ḵ’úst’aan Frog is printed on the collar and Tsiin Salmon is on the back. Cuddly, washable, warm, two ties and you are off.
Colour as shown.
