Cowichan
Cowichan is Canada. Since the late 19th century, 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 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 Design - Eagle
$425.00
Cowichan Sweater Design - Eagle In brown tones Full zip Available in XS -XXL. If your choice is not available today, we can arrange for it to be custom knit...
Cowichan Design - Our Design - AVAILABLE IN 4 SIZES
$425.00
Designed by my daughter, Clare and I. Inspired by Cowichan designs A little shorter, unless you wear it oversized. 100% Canadian = Canadian wool, Canadian design & handmade right here...
Cowichan Design - Bison
$425.00
Cowichan Sweater design- Bison - Black Full zip Available to order in XS -XXL. If your choice is not available today, we can arrange for it to be custom knit for...
Cowichan Design - Navy Raven
$425.00
Cowichan Sweater Design - Navy Raven Design Available in XS -XXL These sweaters are Cowichan-inspired & handmade right here in British Columbia using 100% Canadian virgin wool. Cowichan is Canada. For...
Cowichan Design - Geometric - AVAILABLE IN 8 SIZES
$425.00
Cowichan Sweater - Geometric - AVAILABLE IN 8 SIZES In grey tones Full zip, featuring a double zipper. Available in XS -XXL. If your choice is not available today,...
Cowichan Design- New Eagle
$425.00
Cowichan - New Eagle - AVAILABLE IN 8 SIZES Full zip Charcoal/Dark Brown These sweaters are Cowichan-inspired & handmade right here in British Columbia using 100% Canadian virgin wool. Cowichan is...
Cowichan Design - Raven - Dark
$425.00
Cowichan Sweater - Raven - Dark Available in all sizes. If your choice is not available today, we can arrange for it to be custom knit for you asap. These sweaters are Cowichan-inspired...