Each sweater is knit by an local Coast Salish Native from the Cowichan Valley, we at Sa-Cinn work with the customer to custom design each sweater to the customers liking. Each customer can choose from various patterns to design his/her own sweater. However, like all hand made goods each sweater is knit at time of order and usually take 4-5 weeks to make. Below are styles that are currently available and some mythology behind the designs. If you have a favorite animal that is not listed please let us know and we will work with the artist to accommodate your requests.Please read cost and sizing page very carefully,custom sales are final,therefore it is your decision as to the size and fit.

We are 4 months behind , get them in now for next winter

"TESTIMONIALS"

April 9,2008

I just received my Cowichan Sweater and it is so beautiful. The knitters did a wonderful job in creating the swan pattern that I asked for and then creating a scarf to match it for me. This is definitely a work of art and it's an honor to have and wear it. The quality of workmanship in the sweater and other items is amazing. Send my regards to the wonderful knitter who created this beautiful sweater, scarf, hat and mittens for me, I will treasure them always.
With Gratitude,
Lori,

Austin, Texas

Nona,Thank you so much for the Cowichan Sweater - it is beautiful and a work of art!  Please pass on my gratitude to the knitter also.  The quality of workmanship is amazing.

- Brodie Guy, Victoria BC, Dec 2007

Many thanks for the beautiful Orca sweater! I love it and have been wearing it alot this past Winter (When I'm not wearing the Bear Paw sweater!) I love the leaf pattern, and the colors are wonderful! Now, since I have the Bear form the land, the Orca from the sea, I guess I'll need to order a Hummingbird so I have one from the air! Thank you all for your hard work---your talent is remarkable---and I wear these sweaters with pride. Warmest regards, February 2008 Jannie Cox Somerset, PA.

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I received my sweater yesterday and I love it.The artist did a beautiful job with the design and it fits great. I  am impressed with how thick it is, as I have seen others that are much looser and thinner. The quality is amazing - I look forward to enjoying the sweater for many decades to come. I recommend Sa-Cinn to anybody who wants an original , top quality cowichan sweater - it's a piece of Art.

Rob.

August ,2007

Vancouver, British Columbia.

Thank you so much for making such a beautiful sweater the design I discribed to you was just perfectly done and just what I wanted!!!! I LOVE IT SOOOOOO MUCH!!!! I have already worn it with pride and people ask me about where I got it, so I tell them about your company. I hope you have many blessings coming your way. Thank you again for the MOST SPECIAL Birthday gift ever made for me, I will always respect the time, love, and hard work put into making my sweater. PLEASE GIVE THIS MESSAGE TO THE KNItter who WORKED SO HARD ON THIS FOR ME..........THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS.

Sincerely, Kelly Kime

October 2007

COOS BAY OR.

We got the sweater today.It is beautiful!!!! My husband is soooo happy!! Wow!! It's really too Beautiful for words.

Thanks so much again.

MARY ANNE P.

The sweater arrived today,It is beautiful and I like it very much

Thank you (and a kiss for the knitting-Lady)

Manfred R. ANGELUS OAKS, CA

HELLO;We have just received the sweater that you knit for my husband.It is very beautiful,fits perfectlyand he loves it.

Jean Grady OTTAWA ON. CANADA

Hello,

I picked up the sweater at the post office yesterday-- it is beautiful, and is a work of art that will be appreciated
forever

Thank you very much!
Carla M. Johnson

Invergrove Heights , MN.

I had a package delivered today that I have been waiting for ever since I
first laid eyes on the Sa-Cinn website several months ago.  I ordered a
wolf-pattern sweater with buttons instead of the usual zipper.  I have never
been happier with a purchase than I have been with this one. Sa-Cinn's
meticulous detail to sizing and insuring they had all of my concerns
addressed was reassuring from the start and worth every email we exchanged. 
The sweater is exactly as I had imagined and just as wonderful as I was
promised that it would be.  My knitter's hands are as gifted as any surgeons
and I hope she has them insured!  The fit is perfect and this sweater is
warm.  I recommend that anyone lookinig for a high-quality garment that they
can pass on for generations invest in one of these sweaters.  My friends
have already tried to talk me out of it as your friends will try to talk you
out of yours.  As easy and friendly as the purchasing process is I have no
hesitations recommending Sa-Cinn to friends and relatives.
Craig H
Portland, OR

To view our selection of Cowichan Sweaters continue on this page

Eagle Beginning Flight

Two Jumping Salmon

Even today the Symbol of renewal and abundance is the salmon. To our Native people it was created to feed to world.

Below are the samples of jumping salmon designs with various trim patterns

Buffalo Design Sweater

The Buffalo traditionally has been synonymous with the Native peoples in eastern Canada. It is believed that the buffalo is a spiritual totem, the symbol for the east which is the direction of spirituality. As well, it denotes the story of the white buffalo woman.

Below are various buffalo sweater designs with various
trim patterns and colors

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Front of sweater

Back of sweater

Whale Sweater Designs

The Whale has been an integral feature in our culture. Orcas are noted as the great fisherman and the protectors of people on the ocean. For some tribes the longhouse represents the interior of a whale where drums are used to represent the heatbeat of the whale.Below are patterns that capture the affinity that humans have for these noble animals. Here in this selection we have both a realistic and northwest coast art diepiction of the whales.

Wolves Sweater - New design

This is a sample of a custom designed sweater that was created by one of our knitters.On the front are two howling wolves knitted in a cream and grey color . For the trim, a wolf foot print pattern was chosen with oxford type stripes lining the bottom and cuffs of the sleeves of the sweater. Notice how the foot prints are around the back and down the sleeves of the design. The back of the sweater has a walking wolf design that spans the back of the sweater.

Various geometric and snowflake patterns

Choose form a variety of snowflake patterns and geometric designs below
be sure to see our new pattern section as well

snowflake pattern Pullover # 4

Snowflake Pullover Size 60

Length 27" Sleeve 37" (from center neck)

This sweater will fit chest 52-54

Snowflake Pattern with wooden buttons #5

Thank you, thank you for the beautiful Bear/Bear Paw sweater!And just in time for my birthday on the 18th I could not have received a more meaningful gift (even though I ordered it for myself!)    The craftsmanship is superb--kudos and hugs to your talented knitting gals--the wool is so soft, and such beautiful colors! I know alot of love goes into these sweaters, and I'm honored to be a "wearer".Thank you also for making the choosing, measuring, and ordering process so painless! Same goes for the moccs and the mitts. It goes without saying tha I'll order again come Spring. Thanks to you all, I'm looking forward to a warm, toasty Winter!

Warmest regards,

Jannie Cox

Somerset, Pennsylvania. 15 September 2007

STYLE 3

Butterfly Zippered sweater

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