Made in Canada
Northern Heart Designs
In short
Yes, Northern Heart Designs makes its products in Canada, in Manitoba. It makes custom leather mukluks, moccasins, gauntlets, mitts and beadwork. The company is Canadian owned.
Northern Heart Designs is the studio of Shannon Denney-Edwards, an artisan of Métis, French and Icelandic descent who makes custom leather mukluks, moccasins, gauntlets and mitts by hand in Canada. Each pair is made to order and often finished with beadwork, and she also teaches moccasin making classes in the Winnipeg area.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Northern Heart Designs
- Parent company
- Northern Heart Designs
- Products
- Custom leather mukluks, moccasins, gauntlets, mitts and beadwork
- Made in
- ManitobaManitoba
- Where to buy
- Online by custom order
- Canadian owned
- Yes
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- Every pair of mukluks and moccasins is custom made by hand, so expect a wait for most items.
Buying Outdoor & Footwear made in Canada: what to check
- 01Check the boot or jacket itself; "Designed in Canada" is common in this category.
- 02Ask whether boots can be resoled, by the maker or a local cobbler.
- 03Treat temperature ratings as a rough guide; fit, socks and activity matter too.
- 04For moccasins or mukluks sold as Indigenous-made, ask about the maker and community.
Northern Heart Designs: questions people ask
Where are Northern Heart Designs products made?
Northern Heart Designs makes its products in Manitoba, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Northern Heart Designs make?
Custom leather mukluks, moccasins, gauntlets, mitts and beadwork. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Northern Heart Designs a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Northern Heart Designs is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Northern Heart Designs?
Online by custom order. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Northern Heart Designs?
Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Manitoba further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
