On November 4 and 5, the world-class Kananesgi Art Market & Fashion Show will return to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina. The two-day show will feature a suite of events and activities. With more than 20 designers at the fashion show and more than 30 artists at the market, the events will feature more than 50 creators from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Kenneth Glass (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian), traditional wool Cherokee wrap skirt made from Teton trade cloth, paired with a wool cape with dramatic lace.
Last year’s shows were a huge hit, and organizers are excited to bring back a new series of events and activities. The fashion show and market are a collaboration between the Sequoyah Fund and the Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute, which, the organization notes, “serves as a platform for artists and designers to express their creativity, receive professional and business development training, increase workforce development, and empower EBCI citizens to learn about and express their unique identity as Cherokee people.”
Paula Wojtkowski (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian), custom-made hoodie, slim-fit pants and coordinating custom Vans inspired by water and its importance to everyday life.
Kananesgi is the Cherokee word for spider, notes Hope Huskey with the Sequoyah Fund. “In Cherokee culture, the spider represents creativity and dexterity,” Huskey says. “Traditionally, some Cherokees will even run their infant’s hands through spider webs to embed this creativity in their children.”
Faith Long-Presley (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian), bright blue neon coat featuring the “man in a coffin” basketweave design, and lined in coordinating orange basketweave fabric and features shell buttons.
The November event is sponsored by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Harrah’s Scholarship Fund, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos, Cherokee Central Schools and The Center for Native Health.
The market will take place November 4, from 1 to 6 p.m., while the Legendary Creatures of Cherokee art competition will take place from 1 to 7: 30 p.m. The competition will award more than $68,000 in prizes and money across 29 art categories. The fashion show will take place at 6:30 p.m. on November 4, with a VIP reception held an hour earlier at 5:30 p.m. On November 5, there will be a VIP trunk show from 10 to 11 a.m., after which it will open to the public until noon.
For a full schedule and other information, visit www.kananesgi.com.
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