Français
简体中文
ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ
Sealskin Solidarity Heart Pins
by Taalrumiq | Christina King
$79.00
– Inuit designed and handcrafted
– Sealskin heart with glass seed & accent beaded edging
– reclaimed Orange Suede backing
Originally created for the Strong People, Strong Communities Indigenous Mural Art Project community workshops, sealskin solidarity heart pins are a piece that everyone of any background can wear as a visual symbol of love and support for our Indigenous communities in light of children’s graves being recovered at various residential schools. A conversation piece, a symbol of love and a modern, accessible Inuit design. A portion of proceeds is donated to Inuit Elders who are Residential School Survivors.
Materials
– Orange sealskin
– Orange suede backing
– Metal back Pin
– Glass see beads
Colors
4 Options
Orange with Black Seed Beads
Orange with Clear Seed Beads
Orange with Orange and Clear Seed Beads
Orange with Orange Seed Beads
Available size
1 size. Approximately 6 cm L x 7 cm W x 1.5 cm D or 2.5” L x 3” W x 0.5” D
Information about the seal skins that you are using
Seal pelt is commercially tanned and processed according to environmental standards in Canada. Sealskins have variations in color, texture, thickness, and finish due to their natural origin and being organic products.
Enjoy Handmade
Taalrumiq products are authentically Inuit & handcrafted with the utmost quality and care in the tradition of my ancestors. Using fine quality materials, they are made to last and created with the same attention to detail as if I were sewing for my own family. Each handmade product is unique and one of a kind. Keep away from pets, store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and your original Taalrumiq product will last for a long time. Fox fur may be gently brushed to re-fluff. Due to the nature of Sealskin and Fox fur, there will be some variation in color, texture, length, and thickness.
Return conditions
– No returns are accepted due to the personal nature of the item.
– Shipping cost (with tracking #) and how long to ship in general
– Ready to ship within 2 business days after your order.
– Shipping within Canada only
– Shipping time may vary due to COVID-19 restrictions.
| Colors | Orange with Black Seed Beads, Orange with Clear Seed Beads, Orange with Orange and Clear Seed Beads, Orange with Orange Seed Beads |
|---|
Taalrumiq | Christina King
Uvanga atira Taalrumiq. Inuvialuuyunga, Tuktuuyaqtungmiutaq. My name is Taalrumiq. I am Inuvialuk from Tuktoyaktuk, Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Northwest Territories. I currently live in Tuktoyaktuk by the Arctic Ocean with my husband and our 5 children. I was named at birth by local Elders in my community in the customary Inuvialuit way after my maternal Great Grandmother Taalrumiq who was named after her Grandmother. To have an ancestral name is a wonderful gift. I have been sewing and creating since I was a young girl, taught and encouraged by my Mother and women in my home community. I studied Fashion Design and Secondary Education at the University of Alberta in Edmonton and minored in Art. I graduated in 2009 with both my Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology and Bachelor of Education degrees. I also have a red seal Journeyman certificate in Hairstyling. I was always drawn to creative outlets. I am an Artist, Fashion Designer and Inuvialuit Content Creator.
The skills and talent I inherited from my matrilineal line of creative Inuit Seamstresses, experts at their craft, combined with a modern education create a unique opportunity for me to create, teach and share Inuvialuit culture with the world as a form of storytelling and cultural preservation. At the same time reclaiming loss of culture, pride in Inuit identity, and healing of intergenerational trauma.
As a Multidisciplinary Artist and modern Inuvialuk woman, the love and respect for my Inuit culture, Ancestors, Elders, community members and inherent connection to my ancestral homeland of Tuktuuyaqtuuq inspires and informs my Art and Design and way of being in the world. The land, water, sky, animals and cultural elements all come through in my work.
Working with traditional Inuvialuit design elements and organic materials like sealskin, fur, hides, feathers and antler in combination with modern materials like sequins, glitter and metallic leather, I create contemporary Inuvialuit Couture such as jewelry & mittens, garments and original Inuit fine art pieces. A set of sealskin pandemic masks I created titled 'Inuvialuit Fortitude' are currently on tour across Canada with the 'Breathe.' exhibit. My sealskin walrus tusk pandemic mask with beaded Tuktoyaktuk landscape, titled 'The Bounty of our Land' is currently touring Canada as part of the 'Breathe. 2nd wave' exhibit, and I was commissioned to create a sealskin pandemic mask titled 'Unmasking Identity: Reclaiming Inuit identity in Modern times' currently featured in the Unmasking the Pandemic: From Personal Protection to Personal Expression' exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. Named one of Canada's top 10 Inuit Sealskin Designers to watch in 2021 by the Inuit Art Quarterly.
Each piece I make is created with the utmost care, quality and attention to detail as if I was sewing for my own family. I love the materials, process and story behind each piece and the opportunity to share with others. You can see more of my work by following my social media pages on facebook, Instagram, twitter, Youtube & tiktok @taalrumiq.
Quyanainni (Thank you)!
Monday 9-4 PST
Tuesday 9-4 PST
Wednesday 9-4 PST
Thursday 9-4 PST
Friday 9-4 PST
Saturday 9-4 PST
Sunday Closed
Processing Time
Ready to ship in 1-3 business days from Canada