The warmth of maternal love Every child loves to snuggle up to its mother. In the Arctic, where the climate is unforgiving, it's vital for the mother to keep her baby safe and warm. The amauti is an invaluable aid. This ingenious parka features a large hood and a pocket for carrying the baby, leaving her hands free to go about her business. The fullness of the garment at the shoulders makes it easy to move the child from back to front. A part of their lives for centuries, the amauti is still widespread among the Inuit. Although it is no longer made from animal skins as it once was, and the style and ornamentation vary from village to village, it is dear to every mother for the intimate physical contact it provides between her and her child... that warmth and affection so essential to the communities of the Far North.