ek'o is a line of knitted fur accessories produced by Dene Fur Clouds Ltd. of Fort Providence, Northwest Territories. Fort Providence is a small, thriving Dene and Metis community of approximately 700 people, situated on the banks of the Mackenzie River. It is a community renowned for its "finger knitting"; a historic means of creating fabric for winter clothing from the inter-looping of stranded snowshoe hare fur.

Dene Fur Clouds, which employs 11 people, produces knit fur accessories using traditional skills and cultural inspiration. The ek'o line provides sustainable urban accessories for people and homes.

 


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