Silver Threads Cotton Zip Pouch by Deb Malcolm

Oscardo is a leading souvenir and gift supplier featuring some of Canada’s most iconic Indigenous artwork. Since 1997, Oscardo has been an industry leader, paying royalties to 24 artists for every product sold and consulting the artists during development to ensure a beautiful product that fairly represents and promotes their artwork. Known for carrying quality items featuring top designs, Oscardo’s products are found in Indigenous-owned stores and wholesalers, boutiques, museums, public and private art galleries, National Parks and government organizations in every province across the country. 

Indigenous Ownership: Oscardo is part of the Arctic Beverages family. Arctic Beverages is owned by Athabasca Basin Development, Prince Albert Development Corp and Paskwayak Business Development Corporation, collectively representing 13 First Nations and four northern communities.

Deb Malcolm, Métis Artist Deb Malcolm is a self-taught artist born in Toronto, Ontario. Having recently discovered Métis ancestry, she has been exploring the history of her family on her birth mother’s side. While she does not practice an indigenous lifestyle she takes pride in being recognized by the Manitoba Métis Federation and is working to educate herself about the history of the Métis people. Inspired by the flower beadwork patterns found on traditional clothing, footwear and various carry bags used by the Métis people, she has produced artwork that brings those beading patterns to life by using a technique called Dot Art. Each individual dot of acrylic paint is applied to a wood canvas using an instrument called a stylus. The completed work is colourful and has a dimensional quality as the paint dries to a raised “bead”. The finished work is then sprayed with a protective varnish.