This handcrafted linocut print celebrates the timeless and enduring relationship between the natural world and the feminine. A woman whose body blossoms into flowers and plants, whose eye becomes a bird, and whose hair unfurls as clouds, this hand-carved botanical print invites us to remember that humans are not separate from nature—we belong to it.

Rooted in the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Sky Woman creation story, this artwork honors the celestial woman who descends to Earth carrying seeds that she plants on the back of a great turtle, giving rise to Turtle Island (North America). Inspired in part by Robin Wall Kimmerer's retelling in Braiding Sweetgrass, the print is lovingly filled with North American native plants, herbs and wildflowers, including: California Poppy, Cattails, Echinacea, Elderberries, Maple seeds, Mesquite, Dandelion, Prickly Pear Cactus, Valerian, and Wild Rose—each detail hand-carved with care.

While grounded in this sacred Haudenosaunee story, the imagery also speaks to the enduring archetype of women woven with the living world. Whether you encounter her as Sky Woman, an Earth Mother, a flower maiden, a creaturely heroine, or simply as a woman inseparable from birds, plants, and the land itself, she invites reflection on our relationship with the more-than-human world and the life-giving abundance of the Earth.

Perfect for lovers of folklore, mythology, botanical art, herbalism, animism, and nature-inspired decor, this original linocut print brings a sense of wild beauty and rootedness to living rooms, altars, gathering places, and homes. It also makes a thoughtful gift for gardeners, bird lovers, plant enthusiasts, storytellers, and anyone drawn to the wild feminine and the timeless wisdom of the natural world.

SIZE:

PRINT SIZE: 18" x 24"

PAPER SIZE: 20.25" x 25"

Each print is hand carved and hand printed with Caligo Safewash (non-toxic) relief Ink on traditional archival Awagami Select Hosho Paper - a cultural treasure from Japan, handcrafted from natural materials with a rustic handmade feel. This artwork makes a powerful addition to any altar, herbalist space, or sacred corner — and a meaningful gift for anyone who honors the wild, wise, and feminine spirit of the land.

Please note: Each print is hand-pulled, making every piece truly one of a kind. Some prints feature more rustic textural markings in the white areas, while others have a cleaner, more minimal black-and-white contrast. Most of the time, however, they are in-between. If you have a preference for either a more rustic, organic look or a crisp, modern finish, I’m happy to accommodate when possible. I have included two options “crisp modern” or “rustic textured”, but in honest truth it is more like a spectrum. You may request a photograph of the specific prints available to choose from if this matters to you.

PACKAGING: This print will be carefully rolled in Kraft paper, packed in a recycled clear bag and shipped in a recycled cylindrical tube. A one-page insert including a description of the folktale is included with the print. Gift wrap and a handwritten note to a gift recipient is possible, please mention it in your note to seller.

SHIPPING: All my prints are packaged and shipped out within 1-3 business days. Free shipping for U.S. Customers. International customers, please purchase this print on Etsy. I no longer provide international shipping through this website.

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