Coast Salish Art in Cornett
Coast Salish Art in Cornett
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May Sam

May Sam

May Sam, (b. 1945) Coast Salish, Tsartlip. May was born in Mill Bay, and has spent her life practicing the art of knitting. May still produces sweaters using hand-spun wool – a labour-intensive process that results in gorgeous and functional garments. Her work is renowned worldwide.

Image: UVic Photo Services

 

May was a Visiting Artist in 2012. Learn more here.

 

Artwork in Cornett

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B Wing

Salish Knitting

Traditional and Contemporary Salish Knitwear

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