The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters

The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters

For almost a century, the Coast Salish knitters of southern Vancouver Island have produced Cowichan sweaters from handspun wool. These distinctive sweaters are known and loved around the world, but the Indigenous women who make them remain largely invisible.

Release Date

January 1, 2000

Status

Released

Original Title

The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters

Runtime

52min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

ONF | NFB