This year, Coast Salish artist Charlene Johnny and Fjällräven have come together to create a one-of-a-kind Kånken that explores and expresses Charlene’s ancestral artwork.  “Kånken means to carry. We carry teachings, we carry knowledge, we carry language. I think it is important for indigenous people to carry forward what our ancestors have gifted us. All of my inspiration for Coast Salish art comes from our ancestors and the gifts they have given us.” 

Selected products in collaboration with Charlene Johnny to showcase her art. Charlene drew inspiration for the pattern from a piece she did in 2013 of an old wooden spindle whorl. Charlene’s ancestors have been weaving and knitting for generations. The grey version is a nod to the color of wool often seen in knitted sweaters.