Reletter
Artwork for Indigenous Grid

Exploring traditional patterns, symbols, textiles, and artifacts from cultures around the world and why they were made

Platform
Substack
PricingOnly free issuesPublishesWeekly
Issues44Foundeda year agoLast Issue6 days ago
Active

Read this Newsletter

indigenousgrid.substack.com
Artwork for Indigenous Grid

Latest Issues

The Tuareg | The Tagelmust

We’re beginning June’s exploration of the Tuareg design intelligence with the most recognizable symbol of their culture: the tagelmust, the indigo veil that gave them the name “Blue People of the Sahara.”

This is about an object that trans...

6 days ago
2

The Tuareg | Introduction: Design Intelligence from the Sahara

For over a thousand years, the Tuareg have moved across one of the harshest environments on Earth, navigating territories that now span Algeria, Libya, Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. They are Berber pastoralists who turned scarcity into a d...

13 days ago
2

Ashante Empire | Akua'ba Dolls

“Akua’ba” comes from a legend about a woman named Akua who couldn’t conceive and she desperately wanted a child. She consulted a priest or traditional healer who instructed her to commission a small wooden figure and carry it as if it were...

20 days ago
2
4

Ashante Empire | Brass Ritual Vessels (Kuduo)

Two men stand before the chief, both claiming the same piece of land. They’ve argued for weeks. Each accuses the other of lying about where the boundary sits, about which family cleared the forest first, about who planted the first yams.

T...

a month ago
1

Ashante Empire | The Golden Stool

The year is 1701. The forest region that will become the Asante Empire is fractured into competing small states. Denkyira dominates the area. The Asante are just one group among many, paying tribute to Denkyira, lacking the unity to challen...

a month ago
2

Key Facts

Contact Information
Newsletter Author
Number of Subscribers
Find out how many people subscribe to this newsletter.

Audience Metrics

Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Indigenous Grid.

SubscribersEngagement67Monthly Web Visits
Accepts SponsorsEstimated Cost per Ad

Authors

The writers behind this newsletter.

  • Indigenous Grid

    Exploring ancestral material culture through patterns, textiles, artifacts, and structures and the intelligence behind how they were made.

  • Helen Ihediwa

    Exploring the ancestral design intelligence of global cultures | Design • Research • Culture • Tech

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I access the email archive for Indigenous Grid?

    You can find recent issues that have been published by Indigenous Grid on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.

    How many subscribers does Indigenous Grid have?

    To see how many people subscribe to Indigenous Grid, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.

    How can I advertise in Indigenous Grid?

    Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Indigenous Grid as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.

    Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.

    How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Indigenous Grid?

    Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.

    To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Indigenous Grid using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.

    How can I find newsletters related to Indigenous Grid?

    Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Indigenous Grid. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.

    How do I contact Indigenous Grid?

    Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.