Path of Purpose Shawl smallgift Louie created the original painting

Louie created the original painting in 2017 with wood dye

but often represents the cycle of life or seasons

this vibrant cotton throw is a tribute to the Native slang

This blanket sparks powerful conversations on the colonial justice system and unfair racial prejudices

“When we think about our past experiences as something we can just put down

Path of Purpose Shawl smallgift Louie created the original paintingTradition and meaning are woven together in our Path of Purpose Shawl by Acoma Pueblo artist Michelle Lowden. "The shawl design draws its essence from the ceremonial kilt and manta of my Acoma Pueblo community," shares Michelle. "The strong geometric patterns adorning the fabric are not merely decorative; they are an homage to natures cycles. They reflect the graceful descent of rain, its droplets joining together, flowing down toward the waterways