Touches That Matter
Saltillo Diamonds Throw
Designed by Naiomi Glasses, a Diné asdzáán (Navajo woman) who lives on the Navajo Nation. She is a seventh-generation Navajo textile artist who learned the craft of weaving from her late paternal grandmother, Nellie, and her brother Tyler. She focuses on designs that incorporate stripes and old-style elements such as Saltillo diamonds, four directional crosses, and wedge weave, which is an older weaving style that creates zigzags.
This Heritage Blanket is designed by Lehi ThunderVoice Eagle. 100% of the profits from this collection will be donated to Sovereign Bodies Institute, an organization that generates new knowledge and understandings of how Indigenous nations and communities are impacted by gender and sexual violence, and how they may continue to work towards healing and freedom from such violence.
For every blanket you purchase from Sackcloth & Ashes, they give a blanket to your local homeless shelter.
Art From The Streets, Austin, TX
These are from Art From The Streets: the mission of Art From the Streets is to provide a safe and encouraging environment in which the positive spirit and creativity of homeless and at-risk people are nurtured through their own artistic expression.
60% of the proceeds goes to the artists directly.
"Cardinal Moment" Clifton Hayes “Koi" Pat Bailey, AFTS Artist
"Tree" Ettenaj, AFTS Artis
"Japan" Larry Williams, AFTS Artist
Jonah Larson is a 12 year-old crochet prodigy from LaCrosse, Wisconsin. His infectious enthusiasm and commitment to giving back have earned him a worldwide following. At age 11, Jonah authored his first book called “Hello, Crochet Friends!”. His second book called “Giving Back Crochet” released June 2020. Jonah is most proud of his philanthropic work and has funded his first Jonah’s Hands Library in Ethiopia in the rural village where he was born. He is currently raising money to build those same children a science lab. Jonah speaks nationally about doing what makes you happy and the importance of inclusivity. He has won hundreds of awards for his crochet pieces and designs. Jonah often sells these items to raise money for his philanthropic work in his community. Jonah also started his own business called Jonah Hands, LLC at age 11. Jonah’s most famous phrase is “Crochet Brings The World Together One Stitch At a Time”.
Beantown Blankets
What once began as a college course assignment, has since morphed into a movement that advocates for the homeless. Now, Beantown Blankets’ unique business model – gifting with purpose – provides gift-givers with the opportunity to make a meaningful statement.
For every purchase, BB donates a blanket to those in need – from dog shelters to homeless shelters, to those displaced and on the street. The beautifully designed blankets feature soft fleece on one side and waterproof material on the other, making them both comfortable and functional for outdoor use.
