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In designing the Ginew Heritage Coat, we recreated a meaningful garment as it was worn by our grandfathers and great-grandfathers in daily life. The premium, American-made materials of our Heritage Coat are not just wool, cotton and brass; they are oral histories, old photographs, and traditional lore. 

Coats such as these were more than mere garments: they were work tools, worn in the machine shops, forests, and fields by relatives who dedicated themselves to the hard labor of providing for their families. By exploring our Anishinaabe and Oneida heritages, we came to appreciate their rich history of work and dedication. When we wrap ourselves in this coat, we wrap ourselves in the ways of our ancestors. 

The coat lining features Ginew® “We Walk Together” wool blanket fabric lining - exclusively woven for Ginew by Pendelton®. It is customary in our communities to wrap a newly joined couple in a blanket to symbolize their union. The "We Walk Together" blanket colors represent the sacred day (sunrise to sunset) and wampum belt (purples), teachings that impart values to guide us in our life together. The lodges are in the shape of traditional Ojibwe and Oneida dwellings. The crest fuses timeless symbols from each of our tribes, the dwelling (Ojibwe) and Skydome (Oneida). Together, the colors and symbols represent how we value our traditional beliefs in our home as we walk this journey of life together.

Materials

• "We Walk Together" wool blanket fabric lining woven exclusively for Ginew® by Pendelton® (Portland, OR). Also available in turquoise wool blanket lining by Pendleton® (Portland, OR) here
• 32 oz wool blanket fabric lining (82% wool & 18% cotton)
• 14 oz custom Nihon Menpu selvedge denim, 100% cotton (Japan)
• Custom silk-quilted lining in sleeves (USA)
• Classic barn coat design with modern fit & split back
• Manufactured in Los Angeles, California

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• Wedding buffalo screen print
• 60/40 viscose hemp - organic cotton
• Easy, relaxed fit
• Made in USA

Materials

Materials

• 10.10 oz Waxed Army Duck (USA)
• Ginew® We Walk Together Pendelton® wool blanket lining
• 32 oz wool blanket fabric lining (82% wool & 18% cotton)
• Custom quilted satin sleeve lining
• Custom Ginew® hardware
• Front chest and side pockets
• Banded-collar
• Modern fit
• Made in USA

Naasagó (moving forward) Ginew + Corey Begay Collaboration

• Embroidered patch (USA)
• Collaboration with Diné artist Corey Begay
• Portion of each sale goes directly to artist

By happenstance we met Corey Begay - Diné (Navajo) artist - in Portland, ORE. Immediately, we were drawn to their unique skill set in articulating a contemporary Indigenous existence which is simultaneous informed by traditional teachings. It is this duality where many of us exist - living out our lives in a contemporary context, while being ever-informed by our traditional values and believes. Ultimately - we create, we exist, we move forward. This is our path.

Returning from the Warm Springs community in Central, ORE - we crested a hill on the road to be encountered by a large black bear walking Westward. No one was startled - looking at each other in this brief encounter and then moving forward as our paths diverged. This year we have been thinking about this encounter - about messengers, teachers, relatives, ancestors, and how we will one day be ancestors. How will we be remembered? What will we leave behind? In what ways will we do so?

The collaboration started with an idea for a t-shirt design.

Corey Begay says, "There isn't a direct translation of the word Naasgó in English. In Navajo, the primary meaning is "the action of moving forward" and it can also be used to describe persevering, taking steps, and sentiments like these. Below the Bear is the Land and above the bear is the Cloud, which can be seen in the day, and the Star, which can be seen in the night. Though the bear is usually a night-walker animal, the presence of the cloud here means that this bear is a lighter day-traveler.

The glasses signify modern culture, any living thing's character/personality. I like to use the glasses in my artwork as a somewhat of signature for myself because I wear glasses and that glasses allows one to look through a lens or frame for a better vision."

We love the bear so much, we want to put it on everything. We made a patch so that you can put it wherever you want!

Materials

• Custom 65/35 poly-cotton twill shell (USA)
• Custom taupe quilted satin liner (USA)
• Custom Excella turquoise tape front zipper (Japan)
• Custom Ojibwe Thunderbird Patch (Portland, OR - USA)
• Side welt pockets
• Raglan sleeve

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Materials

• Custom 65/35 poly-cotton twill shell (USA)
• Custom taupe quilted satin liner (USA)
• Custom Excella turquoise tape front zipper (Japan)
• Custom Ojibwe Thunderbird Patch (Portland, OR - USA)
• Side welt pockets
• Raglan sleeve

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The Crow Wing Jean is a classic American 5-pocket jean with a regular rise - straight leg fit. We designed the jean to be versatile and functional. Put them on and you will feel the durability and quality. The Crow Wing Jean is 100% sourced and constructed in the USA with premium Japanese selvedge denim from Nihon Menpu and custom Ginew® hardware.

Every Fall we hunt deer in the Great Lakes Region of USA, as our families have done since time immemorial, and include the hunted deer skin patch to honor our traditional clothing. The rivets feature the Ginew® leaf and burrs are decorated with Ginew® crest symbol. The interior pockets are decorated with Oneida skydome and Ojibwe lodges symbols - designs traditional to our tribes. Rely on the Crow Wing Jean every day for work, play, and everything in between.

Flowing through our ancestral lands are rivers, each providing necessary elements for the sustainability of the community - water, food, transportation and leisure. The Crow Wing River is the heart of the former Gull Lake Indian Reservation. The rivers in our communities are essential.

Materials

• Nihon Menpu 13.5 OZ selvedge denim (Japan)
• Regular rise, straight leg fit
• Custom Ginew® hardware (KY - USA)
• Hunted deerskin leather patch (Ojibwe territory)
• Made in the USA

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The Crow Wing Jean is a classic American 5-pocket jean with a regular rise - straight leg fit. We designed the jean to be versatile and functional. Put them on and you will feel the durability and quality. The Crow Wing Jean is 100% sourced and constructed in the USA with premium Japanese selvedge denim from Nihon Menpu and custom Ginew® hardware. 

Every Fall we hunt deer in the Great Lakes Region of USA, as our families have done since time immemorial, and include the hunted deer skin patch to honor our traditional clothing. The rivets feature the Ginew® leaf and burrs are decorated with Ginew® crest symbol. The interior pockets are decorated with Oneida skydome and Ojibwe lodges symbols - designs traditional to our tribes. Rely on the Crow Wing Jean every day for work, play, and everything in between.

Flowing through our ancestral lands are rivers, each providing necessary elements for the sustainability of the community - water, food, transportation and leisure. The Crow Wing River is the heart of the former Gull Lake Indian Reservation. The rivers in our communities are essential.

Materials

• Nihon Menpu 13 OZ black selvedge denim
• Regular rise, straight leg fit
• Custom Ginew® ebony hardware
• Hand-crafted leather patch by Wood & Faulk
• Custom Ginew-Medel bandana pocket lining
• Made in the USA

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The Ginew® WE WALK TOGETHER wool blanket represents a fusion of our tribal cultures (Ojibwe, Oneida, and Mohican). The design is the result of an exploration of design with artist Dyani Whitehawk. Each blanket is proudly woven in Oregon by Pendleton® Wool Mills. 

It is customary in our communities to wrap a newly joined couple in a blanket to symbolize their union. The blanket colors represent the sacred day (sunrise and sunset palate) and wampum belt (purples), teachings which impart values to guide us in our life together. The lodges are in the shape of traditional Ojibwe and Oneida dwellings. The crest symbol fuses timeless symbols from each of our tribes, the dwelling (Ojibwe) and Skydome (Oneida). Together, the colors and symbols represent how we value our traditional beliefs in our home as we walk this journey of life together.

Materials

• 64" X 80"

• Woven by Pendleton® - OREGON, USA

• Pure virgin wool 82% & 18% cotton

• Un-napped, felt bound

• Custom suede patch

• Limited quantities

A modern take on the chore coat, a true American classic - sleek, distinct, and utilitarian. The Ginew Jacket encompasses the essence of the original garment which earned its reputation as a go-to garment in city factories, country fields, and the open range. This is a built garment, ready for work or leisure...with accents honoring our family story. Collar accent with custom Ginew® "We Walk Together" wool blanket fabric woven by Pendleton® (Pendleton, OR)

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Tee shirt features the Ojibwe Thunderbird and sacred day design...all inspired by a long, glorious trip West into the Thunderstorms, Mountains, and sunset-bathed ocean. Large image on back of tee. Each Spring the thunderclouds build and bring in new life and expectations. The restlessness of this time is something we are sensitive. In these moments we find ourselves yearning for the road and wide open stretches. We use a soft 100% cotton fabric to make the shirts. Easy, relaxed fit.

Materials

• Western Road Ojibwe Thunderbird
• 100% cotton
• Easy, relaxed fit
• Made in USA

Naasagó (moving forward) Ginew + Corey Begay Collaboration.

By happenstance we met Corey Begay - Diné (Navajo) artist - in Portland, ORE. Immediately, we were drawn to their unique skill set in articulating a contemporary Indigenous existence which is simultaneous informed by traditional teachings. It is this duality where many of us exist - living out our lives in a contemporary context, while being ever-informed by our traditional values and believes. Ultimately - we create, we exist, we move forward. This is our path.

Returning from the Warm Springs community in Central, ORE - we crested a hill on the road to be encountered by a large black bear walking Westward. No one was startled - looking at each other in this brief encounter and then moving forward as our paths diverged. This year we have been thinking about this encounter - about messengers, teachers, relatives, ancestors, and how we will one day be ancestors. How will we be remembered? What will we leave behind? In what ways will we do so?

Corey Begay says, "There isn't a direct translation of the word Naasgó in English. In Navajo, the primary meaning is "the action of moving forward" and it can also be used to describe persevering, taking steps, and sentiments like these. Below the Bear is the Land and above the bear is the Cloud, which can be seen in the day, and the Star, which can be seen in the night. Though the bear is usually a night-walker animal, the presence of the cloud here means that this bear is a lighter day-traveler.

The glasses signify modern culture, any living thing's character/personality. I like to use the glasses in my artwork as a somewhat of signature for myself because I wear glasses and that glasses allows one to look through a lens or frame for a better vision."

Materials

• 100% cotton bandana (USA)
• Water-based discharge printing (Portland, ORE)
• Collaboration with Diné artist Corey Begay
• Portion of each sale goes directly to artist

Naasagó (moving forward) Ginew + Corey Begay Collaboration

By happenstance we met Corey Begay - Diné (Navajo) artist - in Portland, ORE. Immediately, we were drawn to their unique skill set in articulating a contemporary Indigenous existence which is simultaneous informed by traditional teachings. It is this duality where many of us exist - living out our lives in a contemporary context, while being ever-informed by our traditional values and believes. Ultimately - we create, we exist, we move forward. This is our path.

Returning from the Warm Springs community in Central, ORE - we crested a hill on the road to be encountered by a large black bear walking Westward. No one was startled - looking at each other in this brief encounter and then moving forward as our paths diverged. This year we have been thinking about this encounter - about messengers, teachers, relatives, ancestors, and how we will one day be ancestors. How will we be remembered? What will we leave behind? In what ways will we do so?

Corey Begay says, "There isn't a direct translation of the word Naasgó in English. In Navajo, the primary meaning is "the action of moving forward" and it can also be used to describe persevering, taking steps, and sentiments like these. Below the Bear is the Land and above the bear is the Cloud, which can be seen in the day, and the Star, which can be seen in the night. Though the bear is usually a night-walker animal, the presence of the cloud here means that this bear is a lighter day-traveler. 

The glasses signify modern culture, any living thing's character/personality. I like to use the glasses in my artwork as a somewhat of signature for myself because I wear glasses and that glasses allows one to look through a lens or frame for a better vision."

Materials

• 100% cotton bandana (USA)
• Water-based discharge printing (Portland, ORE)
• Collaboration with Diné artist Corey Begay
• Portion of each sale goes directly to artist

Naasagó (moving forward) Ginew + Corey Begay Collaboration.

By happenstance we met Corey Begay - Diné (Navajo) artist - in Portland, ORE. Immediately, we were drawn to their unique skill set in articulating a contemporary Indigenous existence which is simultaneous informed by traditional teachings. It is this duality where many of us exist - living out our lives in a contemporary context, while being ever-informed by our traditional values and believes. Ultimately - we create, we exist, we move forward. This is our path.

Returning from the Warm Springs community in Central, ORE - we crested a hill on the road to be encountered by a large black bear walking Westward. No one was startled - looking at each other in this brief encounter and then moving forward as our paths diverged. This year we have been thinking about this encounter - about messengers, teachers, relatives, ancestors, and how we will one day be ancestors. How will we be remembered? What will we leave behind? In what ways will we do so?

Corey Begay says, "There isn't a direct translation of the word Naasgó in English. In Navajo, the primary meaning is "the action of moving forward" and it can also be used to describe persevering, taking steps, and sentiments like these. Below the Bear is the Land and above the bear is the Cloud, which can be seen in the day, and the Star, which can be seen in the night. Though the bear is usually a night-walker animal, the presence of the cloud here means that this bear is a lighter day-traveler.

The glasses signify modern culture, any living thing's character/personality. I like to use the glasses in my artwork as a somewhat of signature for myself because I wear glasses and that glasses allows one to look through a lens or frame for a better vision."

Materials

• 100% cotton bandana (USA)
• Water-based discharge printing (Portland, ORE)
• Collaboration with Diné artist Corey Begay
• Portion of each sale goes directly to artist

Naasagó (moving forward) Ginew + Corey Begay Collaboration

By happenstance we met Corey Begay - Diné (Navajo) artist - in Portland, ORE. Immediately, we were drawn to their unique skill set in articulating a contemporary Indigenous existence which is simultaneous informed by traditional teachings. It is this duality where many of us exist - living out our lives in a contemporary context, while being ever-informed by our traditional values and believes. Ultimately - we create, we exist, we move forward. This is our path.

Returning from the Warm Springs community in Central, ORE - we crested a hill on the road to be encountered by a large black bear walking Westward. No one was startled - looking at each other in this brief encounter and then moving forward as our paths diverged. This year we have been thinking about this encounter - about messengers, teachers, relatives, ancestors, and how we will one day be ancestors. How will we be remembered? What will we leave behind? In what ways will we do so?

Corey Begay says, "There isn't a direct translation of the word Naasgó in English. In Navajo, the primary meaning is "the action of moving forward" and it can also be used to describe persevering, taking steps, and sentiments like these. Below the Bear is the Land and above the bear is the Cloud, which can be seen in the day, and the Star, which can be seen in the night. Though the bear is usually a night-walker animal, the presence of the cloud here means that this bear is a lighter day-traveler.

The glasses signify modern culture, any living thing's character/personality. I like to use the glasses in my artwork as a somewhat of signature for myself because I wear glasses and that glasses allows one to look through a lens or frame for a better vision."

Materials

• 100% cotton bandana (USA)
• Water-based discharge printing (Portland, ORE)
• Collaboration with Diné artist Corey Begay
• Portion of each sale goes directly to artist

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Classic, modern fit vest made with 10.10 oz Army duck wax canvas and Pendleton® wool blanket fabric. Custom detailing throughout. Novel Ginew snaps featuring a merged design of traditional Ojibwe and Oneida symbols.

• 10.10 OZ Army duck wax canvas (NC, USA)
• 32 OZ Pendleton® wool blanket fabric lining, 82% wool - 18% cotton (OR, USA)
• Features Ginew® "We Walk Together" custom blanket liner (OR, USA)
• Novel Ojibwe-Oneida Ginew snaps (Kentucky, USA)
• Solid brass front zipper (USA)
• Limited availability

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*Due to popular demand, we are accepting pre-orders for sizes M, L and 2XL. Please note, sizes M, L and 2XL will ship in May *subject to change based on manufacturing timelines. We appreciate your patience as the timeframe speaks to the meticulous attention given to each coat. Reserve yours today. 

The pinnacle of our inspiration for the collection this year, the Thunderbird Coat encompasses the emotions of an eleven-day road trip in our 1971 F250...from our ancestral homelands of the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest. 

The coat features the Ginew® “We Walk Together” wool blanket fabric lining - exclusively woven for Ginew by Pendelton®. It is customary in our communities to wrap a newly joined couple in a blanket to symbolize their union. The We Walk Together blanket colors represent the sacred day (sunrise to sunset) and wampum belt (purples), teachings that impart values to guide us in our life together. The lodges are in the shape of traditional Ojibwe and Oneida dwellings. The crest fuses timeless symbols from each of our tribes, the dwelling (Ojibwe) and Skydome (Oneida). Together, the colors and symbols represent how we value our traditional beliefs in our home as we walk this journey of life together.

Each left cuff has a hidden Thunderbird chain-stitched by our pals at Ft Lonesome in Austin, TX. Over time the Thunderbird will be etched into the cuff - as the jacket fades with the seasons - to face the West and the seasons of change which occur along your journey.

Through the boreal forests along Lake Superior, across the plains and badlands of Dakota & Cheyenne lands, to the high desert and ultimately the temperate rainforest of the Pacific...each morning, day, and night an act of intention and, in many ways a prayer. Crisp sunrises, afternoon thunderstorms, still sunsets, and brilliantly starry nights were our muse as we bore witness to the change of seasons. Woven into each fabric of this coat is the intention, observation, and emotion of this experience.

Materials

• WE WALK TOGETHER wool blanket lining woven exclusively for Ginew® by PENDLETON® (Portland, OR)
• 32 oz wool blanket fabric lining (82% wool & 18% cotton)
• 13.75 oz Nihon Nihon Menpu denim (Japan)
• Hunted deer-skin rough-out collar (WI, USA)
• Custom under-collar Ginew® embroidery (USA)
• Custom silk-quilted lining in sleeves (USA)
• Classic Western silhouette with modern fit
• Custom Ginew® hardware (USA)
• Thunderbird chain stitch (Ft LONESOME, TEX)
• All components made in USA
• Manufactured in Los Angeles, California

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• Western Road Ojibwe Thunderbird
• 100% cotton
• Easy, relaxed fit
• Made in USA

Strawberries are the first medicine in my community - the Oneida Nation. They announce the beginning of the food seasons and the first harvests. When you put on the vest, you wear timeless tradition. You carry the spirit of the first medicines, forest floor, and bounty Earth provides. Durable, aesthetic, and no nonsense, just what you need to count on in cooler days. 

The Strawberry Down Vest features classic alpine style and made with 5 oz. 700 fill-power goose down and custom Ginew® strawberry patch. The vest has a solid brass zip front, custom brass snaps, and deep front pockets. It is meticulously constructed in the USA by our friends at a family-owned factory in Seattle, WA on the Puget Sound. 

Materials

• Classic Alpine style
• 5 oz. 700-fill goose down
• Custom Ginew® Strawberry patch
• Brass snaps on placket
• Deep front pockets
• MADE IN USA

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Each Thunderbird Bandana is made of soft, 100% cotton - woven specifically for Ginew in Japan. Oversized bandana - 26” X 26”. A road trip in the ole truck inspired the Thunderbird bandana. Driving across the northern tier of the USA, taking our time, we saw the new beginnings and transformation in the Spring landscape. Camping in a cottonwood grove one night, we found ourselves surrounded by a herd of buffalo and draped in starlight.

Materials

• Custom fabric, 100% cotton - woven
• Ojibwe Thunderbird and night sky design
• 26” X 26”
• Rolled and sewn edges
• Made in Japan

The Thunderbird Jacket features custom stitching under the hunted deerskin collar which echos the symbolism of the Ginew® “We Walk Together” wool blanket. Each left cuff has a hidden Thunderbird chain-stitched by our pals at Ft Lonesome in Austin, TX. Over time the Thunderbird will be etched into the cuff - as the jacket fades with the seasons - to face the West and the seasons of change which occur along your journey.

The Thunderbird Jacket encompasses the emotions of an eleven-day road trip in our 1971 F250, from our ancestral homelands of the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest. Through the boreal forests along Lake Superior, across the plains and badlands of Dakota & Cheyenne lands, to the high desert and ultimately the temperate rainforest of the Pacific...each morning, day, and night an act of intention and, in many ways a prayer. Crisp sunrises, afternoon thunderstorms, still sunsets, and brilliantly starry nights were our muse as we bore witness to the change of seasons. Woven into each fabric of this coat is the intention, observation, and emotion of this experience.

• 13.75 oz White Oak® selvedge denim (Greensboro, NC)
• Hunted deer-skin rough-out collar (WI, USA)
• Custom under-collar Ginew® embroidery (USA)
• Classic Western silhouette with modern fit
• Custom Ginew® hardware (USA)
• Thunderbird chain stitch (Ft LONESOME, TEX)
• All components made in USA
• Manufactured in Los Angeles, California

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The Thunderbird influence on the collection encompasses the emotions of an eleven-day road trip in our 1971 F250...from our ancestral homelands of the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest. Through the boreal forests along Lake Superior, across the plains and badlands of Dakota & Cheyenne lands, to the high desert and ultimately the temperate rainforest of the Pacific...each morning, day, and night an act of intention and, in many ways a prayer. Crisp sunrises, afternoon thunderstorms, still sunsets, and brilliantly starry nights were our muse as we bore witness to the change of seasons. Woven into each patch is the intention, observation, and emotion of this experience.Made in Portland, OR (USA).

Materials

• Ojibwe Thunderbird Design
• Ready for adventure #wearwithspirit
• 4-7/8ths inches X 2 inches