Sleep Under The Stars

The room in which we sleep is a highly personal space, not least because it is a place of rest, repose, and dreams. Dreams, waking or sleeping, can reveal a lot about who we are.

It makes sense that we would choose to decorate our bedrooms thoughtfully, to create surroundings that betoken those dreams. Our home, after all, tells a story and represents our individuality, our culture, and personal taste.

The Indigenous Eight-Pointed Star Quilt Set is bedding that is vibrant and symbolic, putting focus on ancient cultures and their tales of the cosmos. Designed by Indigenous artist Jason Cromarty of the Peguis First Nation, the colours and motifs of this quilt are drawn from ancient Ininiw (Cree) legends. For many generations, the eight-pointed star has figured significantly in different Indigenous communities, in different ways. In Mi’kmaq culture, it is believed to depict the eight districts of the Mi’maq nation.

“The eight-pointed star has been noted to represent unity with the colours of the star representing the four races of people and the four directions... The number four is of great significance to the Mi’kmaq... It also shows that there are things more complex by being doubled to eight points.” - Chief Jasen S. Benwah, Penwa’ Mawi-Amskwesewey L’nue’kati, Benoit First Nation In Cree legend, an eight-pointed star quilt was known as “the Star Blanket” (Acakosahakoop), given as a reminder that humans originated with the stars, in the sky world.

“For the Ininiw (Cree), Kitchikisik (the great sky) was an indicator of unfathomable immensity where only your Pawamiuk (dreams) could offer glimpses of the infinite possibilities the sky represented.” - Pawami Nikititicikiw (the Dream Keeper) a.k.a. Wilfred Buck, Ininiw (Cree) astronomer and knowledge keeper Characterized by vivid starbursts of red, orange, yellow, and blue on a black background, the stunning Indigenous Eight-Point Star Quilt comes with two matching pillowcases and is lined with Sherpa for extra softness and warmth. The quilt is reversible for additional versatility. The set combines brilliant colour, striking design, and ancient narrative to add distinction to your bedroom. Available in Queen size. Also comes in Purple/Green/Pink/Turquoise (Northen Lights) on Black.

https://www.thebrownbear.ca/products/gifts-indigenous-art-queen-quilt-bedding-set

Embrace the symbolism of Indigenous art in your daily life, and curl up under the stars for the sleep of your dreams!

“We constantly dream when we sleep, no matter if we remember those dreams or not. We dream... we make connections, get inspiration, direction, guidance, healing, understanding, and broaden our possibilities.” - Pawami Nikititicikiw (the Dream Keeper)