KHOT-LA-CHA Art Gallery & Gift Shop

KHOT-LA-CHA Art Gallery & Gift Shop

Khot-La-Cha Coast Salish Handicrafts was established in 1969 on
the Capilano Indian Reserve in North Vancouver, British Columbia,
by Emily Baker who sought to provide an outlet for the carving,
bead work, knitting, and sewing talents of her friends. The
store name is her husband Chief Simon Baker's traditional name
Khot-La-Cha, which means 'kind heart' in the Squamish language.
The store in now second-generation owned and operated by the
Bakers' daughter. One of the main goals of the business is to
'express' and keep the 'Native culture alive' through the crafts.
The handicraft store features items created by some of the finest
Aboriginal artists and artisans in British Columbia, and most
of the artwork and crafts are made by members of the Squamish
Indian Band. Some of the items sold in the store include
hand-carved totem poles and plaques, ceremonial masks, Cowichan
Indian sweaters, moccasins, and limited-edition prints.
Specialties include hand-tanned moose hide crafts, as well as
porcupine quill and bone jewellery. In addition, the store also
showcases beautiful silver and gold carved jewellery designed by
artisans from the Queen Charlotte, Haida, Tlinket and Tahitan
tribes.

Company Details

Year Established: 1969

Company Information

Nancy Nightingale
Title: Owner
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
Telephone: (604) 987-3339
Fax: (604) 988-1930
Email: Click Here

Products

North West Coast Native Carving

Services