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Chief Anotklosh (Taku) wearing a Chilkat blanket, Juneau, Alaska, ca. 1913
Chief Anotklosh (Taku) wearing a Chilkat blanket, Juneau, Alaska, ca. 1913
Credit: W.H. Case

Chilkat weaving is a traditional form of weaving practiced by Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, and other Northwest coastal tribes of Alaska and British Columbia. Chilkat blankets are worn by high-ranking tribal members on civic or ceremonial occasions, including dances.

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