Is this fabric offensive?

[TempName01]

I really like this fabric but I’m unsure whether it could be seen as offensive or at the least raise an eyebrow if you saw it in someone’s house? It’s got a stereotypical Native American character in it.

yes, that image makes me cringe.

It looks pretty unpleasant and I certainly would question (internally) why someone had it in their house. But if you like it then why care what I think?

I find it pretty inappropriate personally.

Any stereotyping is a bad idea imho

I think it depends on two things: who was the designer (if they're a native american designer then its them creating art out of their culture) and what is it that you like about the design? If you like the overall design, great. It could just help to examine what draws you to it.

Far too busy pattern

I don’t think I’d look closely enough to notice that specific character, but I would think it is hideous and garish on first glance

Oh.

it's the kind of thing my natural world loving 9 year old would request for cuisions etc.

What's wrong with it?

Where's it from?

That image looks absolutely nothing like a native american to me.

The very fact that you feel like it could cause offense should be enough to put you if it. There are millions of nicer fabrics out there, why would you choose one that is controversial/possibly offensive to some?

Yes, I think it now falls into the "offensive" Category. In the same way cartoon gollies would really (both being cartoon stereotypes).

The second picture is worse than the first really - it gives an idea of scale.

Not ok. Also very ugly

I love it.

I like it because of the colours and quirkiness of it, I know the style won’t be to many people’s taste, I’m purely asking about the character - looks like it’s a no no then!

Is it a sofa?

I definitely wouldn't buy or use that

’The very fact that you feel like it could cause offense should be enough to put you if it‘

This ^

@AuntyPasta

’The very fact that you feel like it could cause offense should be enough to put you if it‘

This ^

Yeah it did put me off it but wanted to check I wasn’t being daft as the colours are so perfect for what I need. Laughing at how many of you hate it though 🤣

@ShellsAndSunrises

Is it a sofa?

Sofa cover.

What do you want to use it for? Just looks like a cross person not specific to any genuine culture so ... very make-believe to me.

I think it would look ok in cushion cover form, but not as a full blown sofa cover. It’s an eye sore! But small doses of the pattern might be ok.

Thought at first this was one of those ornate floral fabrics that feature carefully-disguised drawings of genitals! How disappointing.

I'd use it if I liked it because it wouldn't be there forever and not that many people would see it.
If they did mention it I'd say 'Oh REALLY?' and make a show of looking closely at it.

Looks like she's supposed to be a Pacific Islander, I do find it a bit offensive but it's your house so it's up to you.

@ragged

What do you want to use it for? Just looks like a cross person not specific to any genuine culture so ... very make-believe to me.

I did think it looked a little bit of Hawaiian but the feather reminded me of the ‘cowboy and Indian’ theme that used to be popular in the 80’s. Not sure what it is intended to be.

That's definitely not appropriate.