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This is a handmade linocut print inspired by the indigenous North American folktale of the Three Sisters: Corn, Beans and Squash. The print includes corn, beans and squash alongside native and naturalized North American plants and flowers: milkweed, black-eyed susans, wild rye, wild carrot, thistles, reed canary grass, and pea tendrils.

SIZE:
Print Size is always the same regardless of the color: 12" x 18"
Paper Size ranges anywhere from 14.5"- 18" width, and 21.5” - 25" length

MATERIALS: It is printed with Caligo Safewash (non-toxic) Relief Ink on traditional Japanese Hosho Paper, both of which are professional grade.

COLOR OPTIONS: It is printed with three different color options: Teal, Green & Yellow Ochre. These colors are hand-mixed so please expect slight variations.

INSPIRATION: This design is inspired by the beloved North American folktale of Corn, Beans and Squash who each provide some benefit to the others’ growth and health if planted next to each other in the soil, a traditional agricultural technique practiced by the Hopis of the Southwest to the Oneidas of the Midwest to the Iroquois in the Northeast. Sister Corn first sprouts and provides a sturdy pole around which the Sister Bean grows her vines. Sister Bean, in turn returns nitrogen to the soil for all three plant Sisters. Sister Squash leaves are large and shade the soil, retaining soil moisture and suppressing weeds for all three. The central mythos, or guiding narrative, of this folktale is cooperation, reciprocity and interdependence. All three sisters mother and nurture each other, and although very different from each other, each sister’s uniqueness is celebrated and recognized as important to the health of the whole.

GIFT IDEAS: This would make a great gift for a nature and folklore lover, or vegetable gardener. More specifically, it would be a wonderful gift for someone who recognizes the teachings of plants, indigenous wisdom and someone who values interdependence and reciprocity. It would especially be relevant for someone who is a fan of Robin Wall Kimmerer's book Braiding Sweetgrass, or someone who loves farming and eating locally, perhaps a foodie or someone who spends a lot of time thinking about food systems and how to eat more sustainably. It would be perfect for someone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen who loves meaningful indigenous folklore inspired decorations that connects them to the North American landscape.

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 is possible, please mention it in your note to seller.

SHIPPING: All my prints are packaged and shipped out within 1-3 business days. This print has free shipping for U.S. Customers, and there is a flat rate fee of $22 for international customers. Depending on your country of origin, for international customers there may be an additional tax you have to pay for the artwork to pass through customs which varies from country to country which is not included in the shipping cost. If you would like to know what this is, please check with your country’s postal service directly. In case this might be helpful, the weight of this artwork when it is packaged in a cylindrical tube is 10 ounces, and the dimensions are 25.5 inches x 2.5 inches x 2.5 inches.

Questions? Please feel free to reach out here, or email me at diemdangers@gmail.com.

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