The Cowichan Sweater: Our Knitted Legacy - Documentary Film by Mary Galloway - 5 Min Trailer

The inside story that weaves together the rich history of the authentic Cowichan Sweater, who knits them, and how and why they became the beautiful, strong, icon of the Coast Salish Peoples.

[brandonpeniuk]

I got tingles from watching your video. The Cowichan sweater speaks grace, warmth, and long-lasting. They will last and stand the test of time.

[aroundtheworldfibers]

Cowichan sweaters are so much more than just a sweater. I'm looking forward to the full documentary.

[Faithwitness]

This is very informative and interesting. I am part Native American and relate to this documentary. I also have some French Canadian roots also.

[pepakiyepuh-pah-key-uh]

Mary - your voice to narrate this story is just so precious. Thank you for this beautiful story

[wisconsinknitter]

00:01:06 “Knitting is a part of life”. So true.🤍🖤🤎🩶

[AmandaOffGrid]

I love my Cowichan sweater. Some dear friends gifted me one in 2009 on my birthday and I've worn it during the winters and even in the summers since then. It's my favourite piece of clothing hands-down. Best gift I ever received!

[jackimayo]

What a wonderful story. These sweaters are made from strong women and a place in history here in the Cowichan Valley.

[amyscott]

Thank you for sharing your story and the long and beautiful tradition of the Cowichan Sweater! I look forward to watching the whole thing. Brightest blessings.

[KenneyCmusic]

Great video. I was born and raised on Snuneymuxw territory. I love my Cowichan sweater and toque.

[alexanderalexander]

Such an extraordinary history of Cowichan knitting being brought to light. Thank you for this powerful work.

[barbaramason]

I hope to see more of these type of videos.
Love them!

[lourdessobrepena]

Very Amazing wonderful and beautiful!!! I love it so much. Ia

[barontaylor]

My mother used to work for Canadian Sweater Company which makes sweaters based on these traditions

[bluediabolo]

Before the first Settler the Cowichans where excellent in weaving Cloth with traditional Pattern .Cowichans learnt knitting by the first Settlers, they first learned how to knit Socks . Before WW1 began, they startet knitting Cowichan Sweaters but only with one Colour. The coloured Sweaters with the typicall Cowichan Patterns and 2 or more Colours started a bit later. So they found a very beautiful Way to combine the knitting Techniques with their traditional Patterns and i so love that

[sphinx]

I would love to watch the full documentary in the UK, but can't find any way to do so. Any plans to make it more widely available at any time?

[wnburroughs]

I can’t seem to find a way to watch the documentary in the US. I am unable to get cbc gem on my phone or tv! My wife and I knit and would love to see it. my mother bought a cowichan sweater when we were visiting Nanaimo in 1978.