Snake Cushion textiles in an event space as

in an event space as the ones built for the Fogo Island Inn do

The project to unearth the quilts of Fogo Island revealed a trove of knowledge and design that was not thought to be worth more than the functional warmth the quilts provided

and texture to ensure a cohesive composition

inspired by the air of possibility around new prime minister Pierre Trudeau

Materials: Cotton or cotton blend remnants from vintage or new material

Snake Cushion textiles in an event space asThis beautifully simple cushion is a faithful reproduction of a traditional design by Fogo Islander Elizabeth Ford originally knit over 50 years ago. Designed in collaboration between local artisans Margaret Freake, Millicent Dwyer and Violet Combden for the Fogo Island Inn. Resourcefulness is in the DNA of Fogo Islanders, and this is reflected in our textile pieces: With remarkable ingenuity, our makers create colourful snake cushions from ends of