Tlingit Ceremonial Robe (Chilkat Blanket)

The Chilkat Blanket is a ceremonial textile tradition originating among the Tlingit people of the Pacific Northwest Coast, with weaving techniques later shared with neighboring Tsimshian and Haida nations. These intricately woven robes are created using mountain goat wool and cedar bark, featuring bold formline designs representing clan crests and supernatural beings. Considered among the most technically demanding textiles in the world, Chilkat blankets hold deep ceremonial significance and are worn during potlatches and other important cultural events.