Cowichan
Cowichan is Canada. For over 150 years, the native Coast Salish people of Vancouver Island have created these distinctively patterned, hand-knit sweaters, toques (hats), mitts, and socks. Each piece of Coast Salish Indian clothing is unique, incorporating a mixture of traditional designs of animals, birds, sea creatures, and geometric shapes.
The Cowichan knitting is a very old traditional art form; and over the decades these hand knitted sweaters have become well known for their beauty and expert craftsmanship. The Coast Salish Aboriginal knitting represents historically the extraordinary resourcefulness, creativity, and adaptability of the people of the Coast Salish Tribes.
Amos & Andes is keeping the Canadian Cowichan sweater tradition alive. Due to a shortage of First Nations knitters, we have sourced Canadian yarn and Canadian knitters in an effort to keep up with demand.
This beautiful art form is still used culturally in the winter dances of the Coast Salish longhouses, and have been seen worn by people from all walks of life, including Prime ministers, Presidents, and members of the British Royal family.
Cowichan Sweater - Eagle - AVAILABLE IN 8 SIZES
$385.00
Cowichan Sweater - Eagle In brown tones Full zip Available in XS -XXL These sweaters are Cowichan-inspired & handmade right here in British Columbia using 100% virgin wool. Cowichan is Canada....
Cowichan Sweater - Our Design - AVAILABLE IN 4 SIZES
$385.00
Designed by my daughter, Clare and I. A little shorter, unless you wear it oversized. 100% Canadian = Canadian wool, Canadian design & handmade right here in British Columbia. We...
Cowichan Sweater - Bison - AVAILABLE IN 8 SIZES
$385.00
Cowichan Sweater - Bison - Black Full zip Available in XS -XXL These sweaters are Cowichan-inspired & handmade right here in British Columbia using 100% virgin wool. Cowichan is Canada. For...
Cowichan Sweater - Navy Raven -AVAILABLE IN 8 SIZES
$385.00
Cowichan Sweater - Navy Raven Design Available in XS -XXL These sweaters are Cowichan-inspired & handmade right here in British Columbia using 100% virgin wool. Cowichan is Canada. For over 150...
Cowichan Sweater - Geometric - AVAILABLE IN 8 SIZES
$385.00
Cowichan Sweater - Geometric - AVAILABLE IN 8 SIZES In grey tones Full zip, featuring a double zipper. Available in XS -XXL These sweaters are Cowichan-inspired & handmade right here...
Cowichan Sweater- New Eagle - LARGE
$385.00
Cowichan - New Eagle - Denim Blue /Brown Full zip Available in Size Large These sweaters are Cowichan-inspired & handmade right here in British Columbia using 100% virgin wool. Cowichan is Canada. For...
Cowichan Sweater - Amos & Andes design - LADIES OVERSIZED MEDIUM
$425.00
Designed by my daughter Clare. 100% Canadian = Canadian wool, Canadian design, Canadian hand knit. This is an oversized fit, long enough to cover the bum. Loose sleeves and tighter...
Cowichan Sweater - Whale/Eagle - SMALL/MEDIUM
$285.00 $335.00
Cowichan Full zip sweater 100% wool. Canadian hand made. Whale and Eagle design We recommend for this to fit someone with a chest measurement between 36" to 38". Body length...
Cowichan Sweater- New Eagle - AVAILABLE IN 8 SIZES
$385.00
Cowichan - New Eagle - Denim Blue / Black -AVAILABLE IN 8 SIZES Full zip These sweaters are Cowichan-inspired & handmade right here in British Columbia using 100% virgin wool....