Mount Rainier (Tahoma) Portrait Quilt

The Mount Rainier (Tahoma) Portrait Quilt is a stunning homage to the majestic beauty of Washington's iconic peak. This meticulously crafted textile artwork captures Mount Rainier's grandeur with intricate stitching and a unique blend of materials. Displaying the mountain's distinctive silhouette and surrounding landscapes, this piece serves as both a striking wall decoration and a thoughtful tribute to one of the Pacific Northwest's most beloved natural wonders. A memorable addition to any home.

Tahoma translates to "Mother of All Waters" or "One Who Touches the Sky" in the Lushootseed languages. Haptic Lab acknowledges Tahoma as the ancestral homeland of the Cowlitz, Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Puyallup, Squaxin Island, Yakama, and Coast Salish people. We offer our full support in their efforts to restore the indigenous name of the mountain, as Denali was restored in 2015.

WHY WE  LOVE  IT

Why Quilts?
Quilts are tactile objects that absorb and accumulate our love. They are generational objects, heirlooms passed down within families as a way to keep our stories alive and familiar. The act of quilting is an act of love - a quilt is a talisman that protects and comforts when we're at our most vulnerable - in our sleep. The texture and warmth of a quilt conjures memories of home, and for some commemorate life's big moments: birth, marriage, and coming of age.

Quilts are functional as bedding and as art, an unusual intersection for a household craft that has been predominantly seen as women's work. The value of a handmade quilt lies not just in the beauty of the piece, but in its sentimental value. These treasured keepsakes tell our stories, and a quilted map provides the scaffolding on which the story is held into focus: Haptic Lab quilts become a snapshot of a moment in time in a world that is rapidly changing.

DETAILS

Measures approximately 43"x36" 
100% Cotton
Portrait details include the names of glaciers and landmarks
Wall hangings come with a hanging sleeve attached
Designed in Brooklyn, handmade in India  

CARE

For best quilt care, please machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, then tumble dry at the lowest sitting (or lay flat to air dry).

 
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