Ancestral Threads: Coast Salish Weaving
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Danielle Morsette is a Coast Salish artist from the Suquamish Tribe and Stó꞉lō Nation (Shxwhá:y Village) residing on the Port Madison Indian Reservation in Washington State.
Danielle’s weaving is done entirely by hand on a traditional loom with minimal tools, producing garments for ceremonial and celebratory purposes, as well as weavings for public display. Her work is infused with respect for the mathematical precision inherent in Coast Salish design, while also embracing the creative freedom that comes with exploring new ways to express her heritage.
Her artistic journey began in 2003 when she enrolled in a beginner weaving class with the Suquamish Youth Program, taught by Marjorie Lawrence of the Tulalip Tribes. She later apprenticed with the late Virginia Adams (Suquamish Tribe) and studied under many esteemed Coast Salish and Indigenous artists.
In 2010, she began her professional career, accepting her first commission to weave a blanket for Shxwhá:y Village, a milestone that marked the beginning of her career as a recognized artist. Since then, her work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions across Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and even the United Kingdom
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