Annetta Koruh (Hopi)
Hopi Weaver
Hopi
Village Bacavi, Third Mesa-Hopi land, Arizona (Bacavi, AZ)
“Being a Taproot artist has enabled me to expand my teaching with not only weaving but the Hopi language and spiritual and mental healing by doing art therapy. Our Hopi way of life contunuies to be preserved as we keep speaking and teaching our Hopi ways. A legacy of over a 1k+ years continues to grow.”
Annetta Koruh
Hopi guiding prayers. Yellow light gratitude of a new day. Green ~ creation's gift. Blue ~ water is life prayer of spiritual fulfillment. White ~ Purity and cleansing. Photo by Annetta Koruh
Photo courtesy Anneta Koruh
Photo courtesy Anneta Koruh
Photo courtesy Anneta Koruh
Photo courtesy Anneta Koruh
Basket of Unity & Wholeness. Photo by Annetta Koruh
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Nu siikatalmana means 'first light of day.'
Nu siikatalmana is my Hopi name which means, first light of day before the sun rises in which the colors are yellow & orange.
I am from the village of Bacavi on the third mesa of Hopi land in Arizona. Clan of the snake and lizard. English name is Annetta Koruh. Being a fifth generation Hopi plaque weaver I have been fortunate to have learn different skills associated with weaving from my mother, grandmother and my great grandmother. My great-great grandmother that I never met. They have shown me what plants to collect such as rabbit brush, dune brush and Yucc and how to process all these materials. They have also shared the different plants to used in natural dying. I have learned songs and stories behind the art of weaving for our Hopi culture. Growing up I had no idea basketry would be important for many of our cultural dances and ceremonies. The teachings of old and the imporatnce of weaving has also been a healing journey. The meditation and prayers have given me spiritual knowledge that has brought healing to my life. With my healing, I now share my experiences and hope that the people I share with will find healing in their lives as well.
What does being a Taproot Fellow mean to you in your practice and community?
My excitement is beyond words. Receiving such a blessing deserves a joyful gratitude of thanks to all who care and made this possible. We are so grateful. Being a Taproot artist has enabled me to expand my teaching with not only weaving but the Hopi language and spiritual and mental healing by doing art therapy. Our Hopi way of life continues to be preserved as we keep speaking and teaching our Hopi ways. A legacy of over a thousand year continues to grow. Thank you-asquali, Taproot for touching lives.
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