Moccasins Moosehide Cree Style

Moccasins Moosehide Cree Style

SOLD These Moosehide Cree-Style Moccasins reflect classic Cree design. Crafted entirely from brain-tanned moosehide, they embody tradition and durability. The artisan machine-stitched and hand-finished the soft sole.   As a result, they’re well-suited for ceremonial use or display.
Moreover, vibrant floral beadwork adorns the front and sides. The pattern features white, light blue, orange, red, transparent red, translucent purple, translucent green, and green seed beads. Unlined and supple, the moccasins offer a natural feel. Their construction honors traditional methods and materials. Measuring roughly 11 inches long, 5 inches wide, and 7.5 inches tall, they stand as a unique expression of Cree artistry and cultural heritage.
One of a Kind! Cree artisans craft moccasins to express cultural identity, skill, and connection to the land. Thus, they use smoked moosehide or deerskin to create soft soles for quiet movement—ideal for hunting, snowshoeing, and ceremony. Many follow a two-piece design with an apron insert, a style rooted in the Red River region by the early 1800s. Makers bead floral patterns and stitch porcupine quillwork to reflect nature, spirituality, and family lineage. They pass these techniques from one generation to the next. During the fur trade era, European traders and voyageurs embraced Cree moccasins for their comfort and durability. Today, communities preserve and celebrate them through museum collections and initiatives like the Moccasin Identifier, which affirms treaty relationships and Indigenous presence across Turtle Island.
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SKU: 2222-666-055

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