SABINA SAVAGE The Wolf You Feed Small Silk Scarf Desert Dawn

The Wolf You Feed draws inspiration from a wide range of sources. The central motif was first inspired by the incredible dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History in New York and recognizes the extirpation and near-extinction of the gray wolf from the United States due to a program fueled by human prejudice and fear. The titular phrase within the design references an ancient Cherokee legend; every man has two wolves fighting inside of him. One is angry, greedy and resentful, while the other is kind, peaceful and loving. Which wolf will win? The wolf you feed. The date set in stone within this design, 1872, represents the creation of Yellowstone National Park, an event which has had a huge impact on the reintroduction of the wild gray wolf. This design features several references to fraktur folk art including the amalgam of Saguaro and other cacti species growing on each side of the central frame. Many of the details were inspired by the art of fraternal societies, re-purposed to represent a reverence for nature, from the Eye of Providence, to the golden fleece and the pillars of strength. Nineteenth century, hand painted parcheesi boards provided references for many of the pattern details, while the plight of the naïve chipmunk alludes to a second, pertinent legend.

100% Silk Twill
42cm x 42cm
Hand Rolled Edging
Made In England
Dry Clean Only