Sioux Quill and Beadwork

Sioux Quill and BeadworkPrepared and published in the 1940s by the U. S. Office of Indian Affairs, this volume offers an in depth guide to the ancient craft of quillwork and its latter day counterpart, beadwork. It focuses on the techniques of the western Sioux, showing how to re create their decorative use of quills and beads, with explanations of techniques involved in quillwork, including dyeing and sewing; beadwork methods; and the development of Sioux designs. Amply

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