Sashes

240cm long (Not including fringes).
~15cm wide.

This Etchiboy sash is handmade on a loom using polyester. Its design is a replica of the Coventry style sash which Louis Riel wore circa 1860. Coventry sashes were historically made near Coventry and Manchester in England and exported to Canada. They were sold by the Hudson’s Bay Company. Coventry sashes were the most common sashes from 1850 to the early 1900s.

RED: Represents the blood of the Métis that was shed through the years while fighting for their rights 
BLUE: Represents the depth of the Métis spirit 
WHITE: Represents the Métis connection to the Earth and Creator 
GREEN: Represents the fertility of a great Nation 
YELLOW: Represents Prosperity 

Louis Riel Wool Sash (Med) 240cm long 15cm wide 30cm fringes at both ends.

This sash is hand-made on a loom using alpaca wool. Its design is a replica of the Coventry style sash which Louis Riel wore circa 1860. His original sash is currently on display at the Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum.

RED: Represents the blood of the Métis that was shed through the years while fighting for their rights
BLUE: Represents the depth of the Métis spirit
WHITE: Represents the Métis connection to the Earth and Creator
GREEN: Represents the fertility of a great Nation
YELLOW: Represents Prosperity

The Sashing Our Warriors Campaign stemmed from a grassroots movement to call attention to the impact of violence on our otherwise invisible Métis women, girls and those who identify with them. Through the power of Métis ceremony, sashing and gifting, we will heal our communities emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

49 inches long ( with fringe) and 5 inches wide. Please note: Pink colour is closer to a salmon pink on the new version. 

Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) and the Fox Family have partnered to create a limited-edition commemorative Terry Fox sash. The sash is considered an integral and highly symbolic aspect of Métis history and identity. This special sash celebrates Terry’s maternal Métis heritage and weaves together red and blue, two of Terry’s favourite colours. Each sash is individually stitched with care from a Métis-owned small business. 

All net proceeds of the sash will go directly to The Terry Fox Foundation in support of cancer research. 

SIZE: 244 cm long 15 cm wide. Tassels 30 cm long. Polyester.

Large Dark Times Sash (270cm x 16cm) -The black border replacing the red represents the dark period after 1870 when the Métis were suppressed and dispossessed of their land.

RED: Represents the blood of the Métis that was shed through the years while fighting for their rights
BLUE: Represents the depth of the Métis spirit
WHITE: Represents the Métis connection to the Earth and Creator
YELLOW: Represents Prosperity
BLACK: Represents the dark times of suppression and dispossession of Métis Land followed by their resilience and resurgence of their Nation today

Medium Dark Times sash (210cm x 12cm) - The black border replacing the red represents the dark period after 1870 when the Métis were suppressed and dispossessed of their land.  

RED: Represents the blood of the Métis that was shed through the years while fighting for their rights 
BLUE: Represents the depth of the Métis spirit 
WHITE: Represents the Métis connection to the Earth and Creator 
YELLOW: Represents Prosperity 
BLACK: Represents the dark times of suppression and dispossession of Métis Land followed by their resilience and resurgence of their Nation today

Small Dark Times Sash (168cm x 8cm) The black border replacing the red represents the dark period after 1870 when the Métis were suppressed and dispossessed of their land.

RED: Represents the blood of the Métis that was shed through the years while fighting for their rights
BLUE: Represents the depth of the Métis spirit
WHITE: Represents the Métis connection to the Earth and Creator
YELLOW: Represents Prosperity
BLACK: Represents the dark times of suppression and dispossession of Métis Land followed by their resilience and resurgence of their Nation today

Etchiboy Sash Pin- Hand-made using alpaca wool. Mini-Sash Louis Riel / Coventry 6" 15cm