In the mid-1970s, a group of Inuit women in Taloyoak formed an organization to market and sell their culturally-inspired textile sculptures known as “packing dolls”. Taluq Designs was established in April, 1995, allowing these women to expand their business for the production of locally handmade collectables.
They have since expanded their retail line to include other unique Northern-inspired wool duffel and plush products, such as the “packing Polar Bear” designed by renowned doll maker Peeteedootie Ugyuk.
Taluq Designs provides direct employment in the shop, and for many seamstresses who sew products in their homes.
Hand stitched wool.
Product of Northern Development Corporation