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A COLLECTION OF PRODUCTS DESIGNED BY CANADIANSTRANSCRIPT
WELCOME, WORLD
HOMEWERX PROUDLY PRESENTSA COLLECTION OF PRODUCTS DESIGNED BY CANADIANS
TOTEM CUPSROB SOUTHCOTT
A totem is an object, usually an animal, which serves as an emblem for a family or clan and embodies a sacred relationship between nature and humanity. Totem poles are monumental sculptures of the Indian tribes of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Presenting a modern interpretation of an early Native American tradition, this attractive series of stacking cups observes the First Nation's custom of totem pole carving.
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HoiBOSARRA TANG
Designed by Sarra Tang in Toronto’s historic Distillery District.
�ese canvas bags are 100% linen and dipped in wax, making them completely waterproof. Perfect for those rainy Vancouver days! Includes detailing such as leather straps and exposed zippers.
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HENDERSON DRY GOODSALEX HENDERSON
Made by local artist and industrial designer Alexandra Henderson, these pieces are inspired by the past, when objects in a home were built solidly and meant to last for generations. Henderson Dry Goods pieces are truly future heirlooms.
�ese wall mirrors feature solid black walnut with natural oil finish. �ey hang from a double loop of copper chain attached to the sides of the frame by copper nails. �ink of them as "jewelry for your walls".
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LA BELLE EXCUSEOLIVE OILS AND VINEGARS
Brimming with flabour, La Belle Excuse Olive Oils are made from Olives harvested in the Trifilia region of Greece and bottled in Montreal, Quebec.
Made with care from Koroneiki olives, harested and pressed on the same day, its natural acidity level is not altered by refining or blending with other oils. A delightful Olive Aromoa, and a fresh and peppery taste.
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ABOUT THE WINDOW DISPLAYDANIEL LARRAIN AND SILVANA IRIONDO
�e assignment was to design a window display with “Canadiana” as the theme. While looking for images for inspiration, we stumbled upon a book of Northwest Coast Indian designs, which contained hundreds of images that we thought could be incorporated into the display. We decided to draw these designs on big banners that would hang behind each window, in order to break the usual transparency of the store and draw attention to the window itself. We were aware of the fact that transparency has been a central characteristic to the store, so we had to figure out a way to transfer this quality to the banners. As a result, we decided to draw the patterns by cutting them out, thus taking visual weight off the banners and allowing for transparency and for the filtered entrance of sunlight.
When cutting out the Northwest Coast patterns on the banners, they had to be slightly modified, joining the white (negative) parts of the drawings with lines that would hold the paper together (as when making molds for stencils). Each modified pattern was drawn three times and cut-out using exacto knives.
�e window also incorporated the use of vinyl, which consists of another pattern of Northwestern tribes, more specifically, the Tlingit tribe, to which the patterns on the banners correspond as well. As a finishing touch, the display cubes were painted red, making reference to the Canadian flag, and white feathers were hung in front of the banners and across the window, symbolizing nature, First Nations imagery and snow.
