Quillwork
Porcupine quills have long been atradition forthe woodland tribes in thedecorationof various items. By soaking the quills they become pliable and are then flattened, bent, and stitched down using a variety of techniques.Patterns and motifs were either geometric in design or depicted various animals.Quillwork is a very time consuming art. After the American Revolution the woodland tribes basically gave up quillwork and replaced it with tiny glass seedbeads which were easier and faster to use. I employ the basic old style quill techniques to produce my 18th century reproductions. They are all stitched to smoked brain tanned deer dyed a brown hue using walnut hull dye I make.Even though I don't make moccasins, I can do the quillwork on them for you.
Legging Ties
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Knife Sheath |
Shoulder Bags |
Neck Pouches |
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Quillwork Straps
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Note: All of my bags and pouches are fully lined with natural linen. |
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