Congratulations to all the nominees of the Inspired Natives Awards!! We are so stoked for Hannah Smith, Heart Berry's Business Manager, who is an artist in her real life! You're amazing! Hannah's work with Ninijaanis1of1's is highlighted in this blog:
It's time for the ROLLOUT! We are stooooked at Heart Berry to bring your a new Winter Comfort Collection. We see you out there, trying your best. We are on the zoom meeting, out hiking, helping our kids with their schoolwork, and making the best of this time. We also love comfy, cozy, functional clothing. We are bringing you a new head to toe collection this November for gifts and for you. Our small Native owned business is working hard to get ready for the holidays 2020. Life may be different now, but as Native artists we keep pushing on into the future. Our first piece is the HB Work Shirt! Perfect for the zoom to the home work out. This rich burgundy warms the...
Have you heard??? Heart Berry now has a VIB club.
VIB yes. Berries. We take ourselves very seriously around here. We want our repeat customers to know how much we appreicate you! As a small Native owned business, we know you appreciate our Native art and Ojibwe stylin' and we appreciate you coming our way for it.
For every five orders expect to see Free gifts, Discounts, Exclusive HB gear, and fun coming to you! Quill is also very excited.
Why is Native Art from Native Artists Important?
Now there is an alternative to buying "native inspired" art like Pendleton and similar brands. As the first Native company to bring you wool blankets, our partnership with Eighth Generation has changed the conversation around why is Native Art Important and Why should Native artists be a part of business by creating the Inspired Natives Project which has lifted Heart Berry and other artists such as John Pepion up into bringing our own businesses and art to the market.
From our first blanket the Wool Renewal
To the Woodland Throws Made in the US
Read the Dwell article "The Pendleton Problem"
at https://www.dwell.com/article/cultural-appropriation-home-decor-pendleton-60491a02#:~:text=The%20Pendleton%20Problem%3A%20When%20Does%20Cultural%20Appreciation%20Tip%20Into%20Appropriation%3F&text=Designers%20weigh%20in%20on%20the,you%20could%20give%20or%20receive.
