Our Great Lakes Style Loom Beaded Knife Sheath features bright colored designs and beaded fringe! Master Craftsman Andy Bullock created this Knife Sheath in a 19th century Great Lakes style. The Old color beads add fantastic, colorful detail. He added edge beading to the top and one side in Royal Blue Seed Beads. Additionally, he added Clear Yellow Seed Bead trim.
Andy lined the Knife Sheath with Strap Leather. He created the strap from an old Wool Blanket. He trimmed the strap with Blue Ribbon and White Seed Beads.
The Knife Sheath measures 14″ long x 3″ wide. The beaded fringe with Red Wool Tassels measure 4″ long. The Wool Strap measures 23″ long x 1″ wide.
This Loom Beaded Knife Sheath will make a great Native American Regalia accessory. You will also find it a perfect addition to your Native American Beadwork collection!
We have very limited quantities of a few 15/0 Seed Bead colors available. We are selling these Vintage Transparent Aqua 15/0 Seed Beads loose in a 0.7 ounce bag.
Our Beaded Ball Ornaments come in a variety of colors. Buy a few to adorn your tree with beadwork! Native people of Guatemala create these Beaded Ball Ornaments by hand. Each is unique!
These Ornaments measure approx. 6″ long including the tassels.
All Beaded Star Ornaments come in assorted colors, please let us choose for you!
Don’t miss these high quality vintage 10/0 Brown Italian Seed Beads in 8 oz Bag. These are old stock that you will not find anywhere else. One of a Kind!
Give these classic 13/0 Light Blue Seed Beads a try for your next project. If you like to work with 13/0 Seed Beads, don’t miss these! These come in one half-kilo bag which is about 17.5 ounces.
We have very limited quantities of a few 15/0 Seed Bead colors available. We are selling these Transparent Red 15/0 Czech Seed Beads loose in a 1 ounce bag.
Reproduction Glass Trade Wampum Beads allow you to add a rainbow of colors to your loomwork and jewelry! Get ready to make some colorful Glass Wampum Straps and Wampum Belts, earrings, even chokers!
These Reproduction Glass Trade Wampum Beads vary in size! They can measure just about 4 mm long and 4 mm in diameter to 4 mm x 3 mm so you can get a lot of detail into a smaller space! They come with a matte finish except for Black and Transparent Cobalt Blue.
Note black vary in size some are 3mm x 3mm.
Choose from:
Dark Green
Cobalt Blue
Trans Cobalt Blue
Dark Red
Greasy Yellow
Yellow
Black
White
Available in 1 ounce and 1/2 kilo (17.5 ounces) packages. Approx. 400 beads per ounce.
Add this Loomwork Beaded Headband to your collection or try it on for size! You could also wear it as a hat band. The crafter designed the 20 row Loomwork band to say IROQUOIS in white letters on a black background. He or she added white crosses on either side. The edges feature beaded loops made with 4mm iridescent Tube Beads and Yellow Pony Beads. The crafter attached this to a black felt lining with with black leather strips on the ends. Pieces of oil tanned Leather Lacing serve as ties.
This Headband measures 20″ long x 1.5″ wide, not including the beaded loops or the Leather Lacing ties. The ties measure 9″ long. and the loops add another inch to the width. You will notice a couple of the beaded loops have come off the the top. These could be replaced or you can wear the headband as is.
This gorgeous Beaded panel may have originally been the cuff to a shirt. The crafter beaded it on brown velveteen fabric. He or she used Pumpkin, Clear, Transparent Green, Transparent Red, Turquoise and White Seed Beads to create the floral design. Two rows of edge beading in White Seed Beads outline the piece. Some of the original sequins are still attached. The crafter backed it with red fabric. At some point, someone added a red silk ribbon to the top so the piece could be hung for display.
This beaded panel measures about 7.5″ x 4.25″. You will see significant bead loss, especially around the edges. Several of the sequins have come off and there are tears on the back lining. Add this unique piece of beadwork to your collection! One of a Kind!
This Bead Lot comes with Translucent Light Blue Seed Beads on strands from India. They are not uniform and you will see a variety of sizes in the lot. Some of them are quite angular.
This Floral Beaded Needle Case will make a welcome addition to your collection! The crafter made it with tan velveteen fabric bound with silk ribbon. He or she created a three dimensional floral design on both sides using Clear , Yellow, Green and White Seed beads. White Seed Bead decorate the edges. Inside you will find two fabric leaves that held needles.
The bead loss on this case is minimal. Some of the White Seed Bead loops on the edge have come off. You will see some staining on the inside fabric. The outside velveteen fabric and most of the beadwork design remain intact. The case measures about 3.25″ x 2.75″ at the widest points.
Though it is not recommended that you use this case for needles, it will make a beautiful display piece! One of a Kind!
You can enjoy looking at what you love every day when you have this gorgeous Rosette Beadwork Mug! We used a photograph of several Beaded Rosettes that Master Craftsman Andy Bullock made! The design wraps completely around the Mug so you can see the design no matter how you hold it! We thank Andy for permission to use his fabulous photograph!
This pattern book contains black & white charts for loom beading and applique beadwork. The patterns reflect designs found on actual items located in museums and collections. You can use these charts to create beadwork for Belts, Sashes, Necklaces and other accessories.
You will find designs from Native American groups like the Cheyenne, Sioux, Crow, Arapaho and more! The book also contains basic instructions for doing loom beading and applique.
Solid Brass Beads are extra shiny, heavy brass. They cost a little more, but have the shine that discerning crafters are looking for. These beads measure approx. 5/16″ diameter (8 mm long x 7 mm across the holes with a 3 mm hole).
You will find them perfect for Breastplates, Crow Loop Necklaces, trims on Accessories and more!
Beading Needles sizes correspond to the size Seed Bead you intend to use – Use 10/0 needles with 10/0 Seed Beads. For projects that require passing through the same bead several times, consider using the next smaller size needle. 10/0 is the largest, 15/0 is the smallest.
Choose packages of 4 or 25 needles. Beading Needles measure 2″ long.
Our Extra Long 12/0 beading needles are available in packages of 10 only. They measure 3″ long.
11/0 Needles are available in packages of 25 only. They are made in China.
You will enjoy using this Jar Beaded Vintage to store small items or to display in your collection! The crafter started with a small screw top glass jar. He or she beaded geometric designs with Light Blue, White Center Red, Transparent Cut Dark Green, Mustard and Cut Metal Seed Beads on a White Seed Bead background. The crafter added more beadwork in Red and Green on the bottom of the jar. One of a Kind!
This Jar stands about 4.5 inches tall. It measures about 9 inches in circumference around the widest part. The top opening measures 2 inches in diameter. The bottom measures 2.5 inches in diameter. This Jar Beaded Vintage came from a previous owner. You will see some dust inside and some minor bead loss around the top and a few places on the sides. It is ready to hold your pens, small flowers, feathers or what have you! One of a Kind!
Beaded Earrings make perfect jewelry for the holiday season! These Beaded Earrings with Pink Roses feature a floral design with Pink, Red and Transparent Red seed beads with a royal blue beaded edge. They hang from surgical steel French Hooks. They measure approximately 2″ wide and 2.25″ long not including the French Hooks. One of a Kind!
These 10/0 Blue Color Lined Seed Beads are a must for any project. They are clear on the inside and a light blue on the outside of the bead. We are selling these in an 11 oz package. One of a Kind!
With Value Guide. By Sibylle Jargstorf. 191 pgs. Softcover.
Glass historian Sibylle Jargstorf provides an overview of Glass Beads starting in Antiquity and continuing to contemporary Beads and Beadwork. She includes a chapter on the European Bead industry. Her discussion of Bead Use focuses on Europe and Africa, though many of the beads were also brought to the Americas where Native Americans used them for their own craftwork. Jargstorf provides a short Value Guide that includes a selection of the items she mentions in the book.
Nearly every glossy page features color or black & white photographs and drawings.
This Gold Beaded Broom Holder Whimsy features a raised floral design on gold material with drops on the sides and bottom. The pieces has beadwork around the edges and some sequins and basket beads in the design. There is a beaded loop on the top for hanging. This Whimsy measures about 12 inches long and 5 inches at the widest section The pocket is 4 inches x 1.5 inches at the opening.
This is a classic example of Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
Wampum Rice Beads are similar to hairpipe – but shorter! You will find them great for earrings and as spacers on necklaces.
We proudly offer real wampum tubes, hairpipe, beads and findings for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. Made from natural quahog shells, these beads and pendants will vary in color striations – each bead is a miniature work of art! Beads are measured in millimeters (length x diameter). These are exceptional pieces for the most particular craftspeople. Please note prices are PER PIECE.
Only $4.75 each when you buy 10 – 24 or $4.10 each when you buy 25+!
An crafter created this Beaded Boot Pincushion Whimsy using Clear Seed Beads around the edges and tassels. The tassels also have clear and white basket beads. The center has a raised floral pictorial design using clear, rose and yellow seed beads. The sea green cotton fabric on the front of this piece has shows significant wear, and the red polished cotton back has some fading. This Whimsy comes in the shape of a ladies’ boot. It is a classic example of the Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
The Antique Beaded Pincushion Whimsy measures 4.25″ long x 3″ wide.
These Round Blue Glass Beads are little larger than our 5/0 Pony Beads. You will also notice they have a band around them that gives them sort of a barrel shape. The holes measure about 1mm or even a little larger. Nice medium Blue color.
We are selling these in 3.5 ounce bags. Limited Quantities!
These Striped Tube Beads are 1 mm long. They are striped Red, Blue, and Green. This lot consists of multiple packages that weigh a total of approximately 41 ounces. One of a Kind!
Add this striking Beaded Cuff Bracelet to your wardrobe! The crafter created a geometric and feather design on a Periwinkle background. The crafter attached the beaded loomwork to a 2″ wide metal cuff. He or she lined the inside with Deerskin Leather. The Bracelet measures 7″ long. You can adjust the Bracelet to fit.
Exquisite! This One of a Kind Beaded Child’s Robe will become a treasured heirloom! Master Craftsman Andy Bullock created this Reproduction Child’s Robe on White Braintanned Deerskin Leather. He used a whole Deerhide and kept its original shape.
Andy used Lazy Stitch to apply a variety of bead colors including Pony Trader Blue, Cheyenne Pink, Cobalt Blue, French Transparent Dark Pink, Greasy Yellow, Transparent Green and White Seed Beads. He added Deer Dew Claw Drops threaded with Braintanned Deerskin Leather. To these he added Blue Crow Beads and broken antique Feather Beads.
This Robe is unsmoked Braintanned Leather. You will have Rawhide if it becomes wet. The back shows discoloration because the leather is not smoked. But you will not see threads from the beadwork because Andy does such fabulous work.
This robe measures 42″ at the widest point and 44″ at the longest point. The beaded design measures 24″ x 19″.
Hollow Copper Metal Beads are smooth and lightweight. Add the shine of Copper to your next project! They look great on necklaces and other jewelry. Attach them to tassels and fringe on your accessories!
Our Beading Kit is just what you need when you already have a loom! This kit includes our updated American Indian Beadwork Designs booklet, a bobbin of weft thread, vial of Beading Needles, 1 hank white 10/0 beads, 10 vials of assorted color 10/0 beads, Beeswax and 1 spool of warp thread. This kit provides you with supplies to start a new project or complete one you have already started.
You can also use these supplies to do other types of beadwork, like Peyote Stitch, Rosettes and more!
Add this Breech Cloth Beaded Red to your dance clothes! The crafter used Red Wool with Black Bias Tape Trim. He created a beaded design using (mostly) White Seed Beads. Double Curve designs appear above a series of arrow designs. The crafter accented the Double Curve designs with a real Quahog Wampum Disc at the top. Nine real Quahog Wampum Beads accent the row below. Bright red fabric lines the back side. This Breech Cloth measures 62 inches long and 11 inches wide. We got it from a collection. It is in like new condition. One of a Kind!
Breech Cloths (also known as Breech Clouts) are lengths of fabric or leather. Native American men traditionally wear breech cloths (or breech clouts) alone or with Leggins. A Breech Cloth goes between the legs. The front and back are draped over a belt or Leather Lacing tie. They provide protection for sensitive areas of the body while allowing for freedom of movement, especially important for activities like hunting, gathering, and dancing. Men can wear them plain or decorate them with Brooches, Beadwork or ribbon work. They can also cut them from a wool blanket with a striped selvedge edge, and the stripes will serve as decoration.
Add this antique Beaded Bag with Victorian Clasp to your collection! The artist made this purse from blue and black velvet with a beaded floral design. He or she used White, Clear, Cheyenne Pink, Yellow, Blue, Transparent Blue, Transparent Yellow, and Transparent Red Seed Beads to create floral designs on both sides. Then the crafter added Tubular beading around the top of the design on the black velvet. The inside of the bag is lined with blue silk. The silk shows its age and is worn around the opening of the bag and inside pocket. Overall this piece is in good shape with little to no bead loss and the velvet is in good condition.
This Bag measures 8″ long by 8″ at its widest point. One of a Kind!
Fluted Hollow Nickel Plated Metal Beads are lightweight and shiny with a textured look. Perfect for Chokers, Bracelets, Earrings, and decorative elements on other accessories.
You will enjoy using this unusual Jar Beaded Peyote Stitch to store small items or to display in your collection! The crafter started with a small globe like glass jar. He or she used Peyote Stitch to create geometric designs with Transparent Teal, Red and Yellow Seed Beads on a White Seed Bead background. The beadwork fits very tightly to the jar. The crafter added a piece of Deerskin Leather to the bottom. One of a Kind!
Peyote stitch can be used to bead around any circular item. Think Smudge Feathers, Earrings, Talking Sticks, even pens! Once you learn this technique, you will be ready to bead so many items.
This Jar stands about 3 inches tall. It measures about 10 inches in circumference around the widest part. The top opening measures 1.75 inches in diameter. The bottom measures 2.25 inches in diameter. This Jar Beaded Peyote Stitch came from a previous owner. You will see some dust on it. There is no bead loss. It is ready to hold pens, small flowers, feathers or what have you! One of a Kind!
The Peyote Stitch Beadwork Kit contains everything you need to start doing Peyote Stitch Beadwork in one kit! Whether you are new to Peyote Stitch, or you just need a refresher, our Kit is the perfect thing!
Our Kit has the materials to make a Peyote Stitched keychain. You will get the keychain components: a wooden dowel, eye screw and key ring. Additionally you will find 10 vials of 10/0 seed beads in assorted colors, a bobbin of NYMO thread, Beading Needles, Beeswax and illustrated instructions.
Peyote stitch can be used to bead around any circular item. Think Smudge Feathers, Earrings, Talking Sticks, even pens! Once you learn this technique, you will be ready to bead so many items!
Carry Powwow essentials with this eye catching Wool Bag Beaded Warrior! The crafter used Red Wool for the bag. He created an image of a warrior wearing a feather roach and an armband with Black, White and Gray Seed Beads. Then he edged the bag with black bias tape and lined the inside with patterned red fabric. At the bottom he added 7 inch long tassels made with 1.25″ Brass Cones and strips of Red Wool.
The crafter made the strap with red fabric edged with black ribbon and lined with the same patterned red fabric that lines the inside of the bag. He decorated the strap with seven 0.75″ Canadian penny conchos. The Bag measures 11″ x 8.75″ not including the 7″ long tassels. The beaded image measures 7″ x 6″. The strap measures 22″ long x 2″ wide. We got this bag from a collection. It is in like new condition. One of a Kind!
This hand beaded Bracelet features a Mountain design. Master Craftsman Andy Bullock used Red, White, Royal Blue and Light Blue Seed Beads to create this Bracelet. He used Gold Deerskin Leather and a Red Crow Bead for the ties. The beaded section of this Bracelet measures 5.25″ long x 0.5″ wide. You can adjust the fit with the Deerskin Ties. One of a Kind!
Display this detailed Beaded Warrior Face in your collection. The crafter used Black and White Seed Beads to create the design. He added a few eye catching Royal Blue and Hematite Beads to the design. Then he lined the back with Gold Deerskin Leather. Three dimensional Red Seed Bead edge beading finishes the piece. A loop of Imitation Sinew on the back allows you to hang this beadwork for display.
The Beaded Face measures 7.75″ long x 3.5″ wide. It came from a collection. It is in very good condition. One of a Kind!
This profusely illustrated book will help the beginner beader learn the basics and will give the more experienced craftperson little tricks that may make their beadwork even better! Provides instruction for loomwork, applique, peyote, and lazy stitch to decorate clothing, belt buckles, barrettes and more.
Color photographs.
Read the Denver Art Museum leaflet on the Main Types of Sewn Beadwork HERE!
Gorgeous Bead Colors and Braintanned Deerskin Leather make this Apache Style Bag the perfect addition to your collection! The crafter created geometric designs and borders with Pony Trader Blue, Black, White, White Center Red and Transparent Amber, Blue, Red, Pale Green, Blue and Clear Seed Beads. He or she added 6″ of beaded Fringe in Royal Blue, White and Transparent Red Seed Beads. Three dimensional edge beading in Pony Trader Blue, White Center Red and White Seed Beads appears around the opening of the Bag. Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a drawstring closure.
This Bag measures 10″ x 6″ not including the Fringe. It was made around 1950. You will see some Bead loss around the edges and the fringe. The main beaded design is intact. The leather is a bit brittle. It is in very good condition for its age. One of a Kind!
This Beaded Hummingbird Pocket Whimsy features a hummingbird on one side and a flower on the other. The crafter used clear, transparent green, transparent red, transparent orange, white and pink seed beads to make the design. The pocket is made with three pieces covered in red velveteen and lined with a floral fabric.
It is a classic example of the Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs made by Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States.
Gift this delightful Bonnet Baby Beaded to a special child or mom to be! The crafter made it with red wool. He created beaded designs with White Seed Beads on the sides, top and front edges of the hat. One the inside, he added a calico fabric lining. Around the front opening, you will find beautiful ruched green ribbon trim with double White Seed Bead accents. 3/8 inch wide red ribbon serves as ties. One of a Kind!
This Bonnet Baby Beaded measures about 6.5 inches tall and 5.25 inches from front to back. The back gusset measures approximately 5.25 inches high x 4.75 inches wide. This cap is new. You will find it a lovely addition to a beadwork or clothing collection. It will also make a treasured gift for a new baby. One of a Kind!
Iroquois Style Moccasins with Beaded Cuffs and Vamp
Add these antique Beaded Iroquois Style Infant Moccasins to your collection. The crafter made these moccasins with deer skin leather. He or she added black felt cuffs lined with white and blue beads. Then they added pink cotton fabric with a beaded toe vamp. The pink cotton fabric has some fading but is in overall good condition. They used white, transparent green, blue, transparent amber, clear, and mustard seed beads along with gray basket beads in the design. This style of moccasins were made by using one piece of leather for the bottom and then adding the vamp and cuff. Later as the bottom became worn, the vamp and cuff could be removed and attached to a new piece of leather.
These moccasins measure 4.5″ long x 1.5″ wide at the middle with a smaller pointed toe. One of a kind!
This Northern Plains Style Beaded Bag features lots of fringe. The crafter used Deerskin Leather to make this Bag. He created the geometric designs using lazy stitch on both sides of the Bag with White Center Blue, White Center Green, and White Center Cranberry Seed Beads on a White background. He added a rim of edge beading to the opening of the Bag with White Center Blue Seed Beads. Short 2″ long cut Fringe hangs from the top of the beaded design. 3.5″ long cut Fringe hangs from the sides, while 12.5″ long cut Fringe hangs from the bottom of the Bag. A piece of Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a handle.
The Bag measures 15″ long (not including the fringe) x 7.5″ at the widest point. One of a Kind!
These Plains style Fully Beaded Moccasins with Buffalo Tracks design have rawhide soles. The brain tanned Deerskin Leather is beaded with white, blue, red and green seed beads. These moccasins are in good shape with no major bead loss. A previous owner wore them so they show some soiling and staining but remain in good overall condition. Wear with care or simply admire them!
These moccasins measure 11″ long by 3.75″ wide at the instep. They stand about 3.25″ high at the cuff.
Add this Classic Antique Iroquois Style Beaded Bag to your collection! The artist made this purse from black velvet with red bias tape edging. He or she used White, Clear, Cheyenne Pink, Transparent Red, Transparent Turquoise, and Pony Trader Blue Seed Beads to create floral designs on both sides. Then the crafter added White Pony Bead edge beading around the flaps. Only the edge beading shows any apparent bead loss and the bias tape edging has deteriorated in some places. This Bag does not have a handle.
This Classic Antique Beaded Iroquois Style Bag measures 7″ long by 7.5″ at its widest point. One of a Kind!
This Colorfully Beaded Broom Holder Whimsy features a floral design on gold material with rainbow drops at the bottom. The pieces has transparent red beads along the edges and some sequins in the design. This Whimsy measures about 12 inches long and 4 inches at the widest section The pocket is 3 inches x 1.5 inches at the opening.
This is a classic example of Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
Add this Antique Beaded Awl Case to your collection! The crafter used Periwinkle, Greasy Yellow, Cobalt Blue, Cheyenne Pink and White Seed Beads to decorate this Awl Case. He or she wrapped the beads around the case. At the top, the crafter added a beaded loop to hang the case. Around the very top, he or she added two rows of edge beading in Cheyenne Pink. Someone wrapped a piece of Deerskin Leather Lacing around the top to hold the beadwork in place.
This Awl Case measures about 9.5″ long. You will see where some beads have come off. One of a Kind!
This small Beaded Apache Style Bag features gorgeous multi-colored beadwork. The crafter created colorful designs and borders on this Braintanned Deerskin Leather Bag. He or she used Transparent Dark Blue, Transparent Red, Clear, Light Blue, and Yellow Orange Seed Beads. Then the crafter added 5″ of beaded Fringe in Light Blue, Yellow Orange and Transparent Red Seed Beads. Three dimensional edge beading in Light Blue and Clear appears along the sides of the Bag and the opening of the Bag. Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a drawstring closure.
This Bag measures 6.25″ x 4.5″ not including the Fringe. It was made around 1950. There is no obvious bead loss. It is in very good condition for its age. One of a Kind!
A crafter created this Pin Cushion Whimsy using Clear Seed Beads and Clear Basket Beads. It is a classic example of the Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
This Whimsy comes in the shape of a ladies’ boot. The front shows a dark red fabric. Crafters often create Whimsies with velveteen, but we can see no nap left on this fabric to suggest it was velveteen. Polished cotton in a tan color makes up the back.
Someone added a braided Wool Yarn loop to the back of this Whimsy. You will see a frayed place on the yarn, so you may not be able to hang it with this yarn. You will see some staining on the back, but the beadwork remains intact.
The Antique Beaded Pincushion Whimsy measures 4″ long x 3″ wide.
These Leggins Wool with Bead Strips come completely lined. The crafter made them with a very dark blue Wool Fabric. He lined them with a brown cotton fabric. Deerskin Leather ties measuring 0.5 inches wide hold the sides together. The crafter covered the edges and cuffs with brown bias tape. On top of this he added edge beading with White Pony Beads. On each leg, the crafter attached an imported beadwork strip measuring 25 inches long by 2.5 inches wide. At the top of each of them, he added a 2 inch beaded rosette with a transparent red Crow Bead in the center. Deerskin Leather Lacing hangs from the bottom of each Rosette. The crafter applied more Pony Bead edge beading around each beaded strip. Half inch wide Deerskin Leather Lacing strips serve as ties at the top.
The leggins measure 33 inches long overall. The width varies from 13 inches at the top to 12 inches wide at the bottom. A previous owner wore these leggins. They do not come with the apron shown in the photo. You will see signs of wear, small tears and small holes in the wool. They are in good, wearable condition. One of a Kind!
Barrette Beaded Twist is ready to gift or wear! Master Craftsman Andy Bullock designed this 3.25″ long barrette. You will love the bright Red, Yellow, Turquoise and Blue three dimensional Seed Bead design. Beautiful edge beading in White Seed Beads finishes this barrette.
The back has a 2″ long metal snap open clasp and a pellon backing. The Barrette measures 3.25″ long x 7/8″ wide. One of a Kind!
Stacking Bead Jars help you find what you need because they are made of clear plastic. Find just the right color, the right size or the right item in a jiffy! Additionally, these round stacking jars screw together for compact storage.
Organize your beading or sewing supplies easily with these storage jars. You can even use them to keep glitter, sequins, pendants and findings! Tired of pawing through your unorganized jewelry collection? Store rings, earrings and pins in these nifty clear jars and you will spend no time at all finding what you need!
Choose from 3 different sizes with either 4, 5, or 6 jars per set.
Add this Fully Beaded Belt with Abstract Design to your beadwork collection! The crafter created the colorful design with red, yellow, orange, blue, green and white Seed Beads with a brown background on a heavy fabric. The large center piece has a green felt backing and measures 5″ x 4.5″. it is attached with a strip of leather that slides along the belt.
This Belt measures approximately 39.5″ long x 3.5″ wide. The Deerskin Lacing is about 12″ long. The belt came from a collection. You will see Bead loss within the design, as well as the missing rolled edge beading. One of a Kind!
Sharps are shorter than Beading Needles. Crafters use them for Lazy Stitch beadwork and other types of sewn-in beadwork because they are less apt to bend.
Use the same size needle as the beads you are working with., eg: 10/0 Needles for 10/0 Seed Beads. For projects that require passing through the same bead more than once, consider using the next size down. Sharps measure 1″ long.
We sell Sharps in packages of 25. Choose 10/0, 11/0 or 12/0 sizes.
These Antique Moccasins feature a spot beaded design. We believe the come from around 1920. The crafter used Braintanned Deerhide and stitched them together with cotton thread. He or she used Periwinkle Blue, Orange and Clear Red Seed Beads for the design. Rawhide soles cover the bottom.
A previous owner wore these moccasins, but they remain in collectible condition. You can see minor bead loss. You will also notice a couple places where the sole has separated from the upper and one spot where someone repaired a hole in the leather.
The lacing around the opening remains, but it is unlaced on the side of one of the moccasins. The top flaps remain attached to the moccasins.
These moccasins measure nearly 10″ long x 3.25″ wide. They stand 3″ high at the cuff.
Add these antique moccasins to your moccasin or beadwork collection!
These contemporary vamp styled infant moccasins are made of brain tanned deer hide and are constructed with a center seam. The crafter sewed them with thread and made a beautiful floral beaded design. They were made in the 1980s and are still in good wearable condition. The bottoms have some darkening and one of the cuffs has a small hole.
This Beaded Rosettes Matched Pair comes complete with Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing ties to attach to your bag, hair or other accessory! The crafter created these rosettes with 13/0 Cut Seed Beads in Light Blue, Green, Light Green, Red, Orange, Yellow and Black. He outlined the geometric design with Edge Beading in Light Blue. He backed each rosette with Braintanned Deerskin Leather and attached a leather lacing tie to each.
Each of these Rosettes measures 1.5 inches in diameter. The ties are about 3.5 inches long. We are selling them as a pair. One of a Kind!
The State Historical Society of North Dakota has brought together a variety of items adorned with the artwork of the Ojibwa people.
This book is a photograph collection for anyone interested in Woodlands beadwork. Inside you will find color photographs including some fabulous clothing photos.
Add this classic Antique Iroquois Style Beaded Bag to your collection! The artist made this purse from dark brown velvet with red bias tape edging. He or she used White, Clear, Cheyenne Pink, White Center Red, Yellow, Pumpkin, Transparent Amber, Transparent Red, Turquoise, Green, Yellow, and Pony Trader Blue Seed Beads to create floral designs on both sides. A few of the original sequins are still attached. Then the crafter added White Pony Bead edge beading around the flaps.
Under the flap of one side of this Bag there is an additional small opening to put items in it. This Bag does not have a handle. The bias tape edging has deteriorated. Only the edge beading shows any apparent bead loss. This Bag measures 7″ long by 6.5″ at its widest point. One of a Kind!
Use this 15.5″ Beaded Dance Stick at your next Powwow or display it in your home! The crafter wrapped Cobalt Blue, Red and Turquoise Seed Beads around the handle. At one end, the crafter attached part of a white Bull’s tail. He or she added a row of Cobalt Blue Seed Beads to the attached end. The other end has 3″ long Deerskin Leather Fringe. This Dance Stick measures 32″ long overall.
Native American dancers use individually crafted and decorated sticks to enhance the energy of their dance. They design their Dance Sticks according to the type and purpose of their dance. Collectors often display Dance Sticks in their homes. This Dance Stick came from a collection. It is ready to use or display! One of a Kind!
Designs and Techniques. By Carrie A. Lyford. Softcover. 116 pgs.
This reprints a 1940 publication by Carrie Lyford. The book discusses designs you can create using Porcupine Quills and Glass Seed Beads. It provides advice on the materials you will need to make several items.
The author suggests items patterned after those made by the Plains and Woodland Indians. The book explains techniques for dyeing and working with porcupine quills. It also provides an overview of beadwork techniques.
Black & white illustrations. Note: This is the same text as 5000-001-011 in a larger format.
ISBN 9780486420899
Watch our video Porcupine Quill Work to learn more about the unique craft of quillwork!
For more information, view the Denver Art Museum leaflet on Porcupine Quillwork HERE!
This Antique Beaded Needle Case will be a welcome addition to your collection! The crafter made it with Purple Velveteen bound with silk ribbon (the Purple doesn’t show well in the photos). He or she created a three dimensional floral design on both sides using Clear Seed beads and some beautiful pearly White Beads. Clear Seed Bead loops decorate the edge of the flap and the sides. Inside you will find a Magenta colored satin fabric. There is a pocket below the ‘cushion’.
The bead loss on this case is minimal. Some of the Clear Seed Bead loops on the sides have come off. You will see two discolored spots on the inside fabric and some discoloration of the beads on the flap. The Case comes with a pin and several needles. It measures about 4.5″ wide. It measures 2.5″ long when closed and about 6″ long when opened. One of a Kind!
These fully Beaded Royal Blue with Diamonds Moccasins are new and have never been worn. The crafter used 10/0 seed beads in royal blue, turquois, red, orange yellow, white and a few beads of navy in the design. The moccasins and laces are made of white deerskin leather and have hard leather soles.
These moccasins measure 10.5 inches long from heel to toe. The widest part of the sole measures 3.75 inches and the heel measures 2.75 inches.
Possibles Bags are used for decorative storage. This Antique Possibles Bag features both beaded sections and quillwork. The crafter used Braintanned Buffalo Hide and real Sinew to create this Bag. He or she added Beadwork strips on both sides and the top using Arapaho Green, Greasy Yellow, Cobalt Blue, White and White Center Red Seed Beads. Twelve rows of Quillwork in Red and Green interspersed with Red Fluff Feathers decorates the front. Along the sides and top you will also find Antiqued Tin Cone Drops with Red Horsehair. It comes with a tag that says Sioux near White River S Dak.
This Bag came from a collection. Part of the top flap has deteriorated and sections of the beadwork are missing. Some of the fluff feathers are broken or missing. You will see staining and discoloration on the leather. It is in delicate condition.
It measures 24″ wide across the top and 18″ wide at the bottom. It measures about 18″ from top to bottom. One of a Kind!
This Small Apache Style Bag features beadwork on both sides! The crafter created colorful geometric designs and borders on both sides of this Braintanned Deerskin Leather Bag. One side features Light Blue, Red, White, Navy Blue, Transparent Orange and Transparent Red Seed Beads. On the reverse side, the crafter used White, Navy Blue, Light Blue, Transparent Yellow and Transparent Red Seed Beads. He or she added 4.5″ of beaded Fringe in Red, Alabaster, Transparent Red, Cut Hematite and Assorted color Seed Beads. Edge beading in Navy Blue and White appears along the sides of the Bag and edge beading in White and Red lines the opening of the Bag. Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a drawstring closure.
This Bag measures 6.25″ x 4.25″ not including the Fringe. It was made around 1950. There is no obvious bead loss. It is in very good condition for its age. One of a Kind!
Add some color to your hairdo with this Royal Blue Beaded Barrette! Master Craftsman Andy Bullock designed this 2.5″ long barrette to have a tied bow design. You will love the bright Royal Blue, Yellow, and Red three dimensional Seed Bead design. Beautiful edge beading in Yellow Seed Beads completes this barrette.
The back has a 2″ long metal snap open clasp and a pellon backing. The Barrette measures 2.5″ long x 1″ wide. One of a Kind!
This Beaded Red Wool Bag with Bigfoot Design has a gray and purple woven sash for the shoulder strap. The crafter made the design with White, Gray and Black seed beads on red wool with a black ribbon along the edges. The inside of the bag is lined with a gray and white cotton fabric. The bag measures 13 inches tall and 9 inches wide. The woven sash is 48 inches long. One of a Kind!
This beautifully done Beaded Bag Panel will make a lovely addition to your beadwork collection. The crafter created in the traditional Iroquois style starting with a base of Dark Brown Velveteen fabric. He or she created the floral design with classic colors of Turquoise, Pony Trader Blue, Pumpkin, Transparent Amber, Cheyenne Pink, Transparent Red, White, Clear, and Transparent Green. The designs are outlined in an opalescent Clear Seed Bead. The flap has two dimensional edge beading in White and Opalescent Clear Seed Beads. Dark Brown bias tape covers the top and bottom edges of the bag. The top panel lifts up but there is no opening for the bag.
This Panel measures 6.5″ x 5.75″. You will see bead loss on the edge beading and the outlines of the design. There is some staining on the unfinished back of the panel. One of a Kind!
Create your own Straight Dance Shoulder pins with these Brick Stitch tubes! The crafter started them with small plastic tubes. Then, he covered them with dazzling Brick Stitch designs! On a background of White, he used Seed Beads in Clear Red, Orange, Yellow, Clear Green, Black, and Periwinkle.
Each Tube measures 1 3/8″ long x 5/8″ in diameter. The center hole is lined with metal and measures 3/8″ in diameter.
These Tubes came from a collection, but they are new and in perfect condition.
Native American beadwork, like quill work before it, is a decorative art form. Almost as soon as seed beads were available, native women invented two techniques for using them: loom beading and applique embroidery. Those two techniques are still in use today. Loom-beading and a form of single-needle weaving (peyote beading) are not adaptations of techniques known to European or other cultures – they are native inventions. Continue reading Bead Looms – History and Usage
A Wampum Bead Bracelet will perfectly complement your Eastern Woodlands Regalia! Follow these step by step instructions to learn how to use a loom to make your own.
The variety of beads introduced to North America is vast. Small glass beads are often known as Seed Beads. Italy was one of the most prolific manufacturers of these small glass beads. Most of these beads were made using the “drawn” method. A glass blower would blow a bubble in a molten blob of glass. Other workers, often young boys, would grasp the soft glass bubble and pull it into a long thin tube. The air bubble would create the hole going the length of the tube. Some references state that these tubes could be up to 150 feet long. The tube would be broken into small pieces after it cooled. Finally, the pieces were reheated, and tumbled to smooth the edges. Finished beads were sorted by size. Continue reading Seed Beads in North America
Location: Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum 18 Highlawn Rd Warner NH 03278
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Details: MKIM and The Wandering Bull, LLC will co host BEADSTOCK! Join us on October 16, 2021 from 10 am to 4 pm for a day of Bead Vendors, Demonstrations, Traveling Bead Museum and Guest Speakers. The museum and grounds will be open and included in the price of admission ($5 for members, 10$ for non-members).
Native American culture has a rich history of using beads for both ceremonial and decorative purposes. Seed beads, in particular, have been an integral part of Native American culture for centuries. In this article, you will read about a variety of beads and their use by Native American crafters.
These Imitation Braintan Leggins will brighten up your outfit! The crafter made them from soft Imitation Braintan Deerskin. He attached two beaded strips in White, Yellow, Royal Blue, Cheyenne Pink and Periwinkle Seed Beads. Then he painted the side flaps Green and the bottoms Yellow. He attached 4″ long yarn fringe tassels in Green, Yellow and Purple to the sides of the flaps. The crafter cut graduated fringe ranging from 3″ long to 2″ long into the side flaps. Imitation Braintan Deerskin ties are attached at the top.
These Leggins measure 32″ long. The width varies from 12″ wide at the top to 7″ wide at the ankle. A previous owner wore these Leggins. You will see signs of wear and places where the green paint has rubbed off. They remain in good, usable condition. One of a Kind!
Beaded Rosettes can be added to your Native American clothing and accessories. You can use them on Dance Bustles, and other Native American Regalia like Leather Pouches Blanket Strips and Moccasins.
Find everything you need for your craft at The Wandering Bull, LLC.
Native Americans of the Plains commonly use Lazy Stitch to create beaded designs on clothing and accessories. Instead of creating a Loomwork Strip that you later attach to the item, with Lazy Stitch you sew the beads directly to the fabric or leather. The design should be drawn to actual finished scale on a piece of paper then traced onto the work surface. Designs that are going to appear on opposite sides of an item should be reversed for a mirrored effect. For example, on a vest, the design should appear as a mirror image on each side.
You can also bead directly onto a leather strip which you can later attach to your item. This technique allows for the creation of beaded designs that you can add to Blankets or Buffalo Robes, Leggings, Leather Shirts, Pipe Bags and other bags, and Wrist Cuffs.
We offer native american beads in a variety of sizes and materials for your crafting and decoration projects, including faceted, translucent, wampum and reproduction beads. And don’t forget your other beading necessities: needles, needle threaders, beeswax, assorted types of thread and beading looms, all available in our catalog and here in our online store.
Bead Ordering Information on Sizing
When ordering any style or size of beads, it is very important to keep in mind that dye lots on the beads vary. Make sure you order enough beads – especially your background color – all at one time. If you are trying to complete a particular project or repair, send us a few beads as a sample. We will do our best to match colors and sixes from our huge inventory.
What is a “hank” of beads?
Quality beads are temporarily strung in “hanks”. This is a symbol of quality and uniformity in beads. Hanks are the equivalent of 240 linear inches of beads. generally these are strung in 12 loops of beads 20″ long. A hank of 10/0 weighs about 1.5 oz. Bead sizes are indicated by numbers, with larger numbers indicating smaller sizes for each bead type
Wampum beads include the white shell beadsfashioned from the North Atlantic channeled whelk shell, a sea snail with a spiral shape; and the white and purple beadsmade from the quahog, or Western North Atlantic hard-shelled clam. Quahogs are found in the waters from Cape Cod south to New York, with a great abundance in Long Island Sound. Wampum were used by the northeastern Native Americans as a form of gift exchange. European traders and politicians, using beads and trinkets, often exploited gift exchange to gain Native American favor or territory. With the scarcity of metal coins in New England, Wampum quickly evolved into a formal currency after European/Native contact, its production greatly facilitated by slender European metal drill bits. Wampum was mass produced in coastal southern New England. The Narragansetts and Pequots monopolized the manufacture and exchange of wampum in this area. Continue reading Wampum Beads History
The first European explorers and colonists gave Native Americans glass and ceramic beads as gifts and used beads for trade with them. Native Americans had made bone, shell, and stone beads long before the Europeans arrived in North America, and continued to do so. However, European glass beads, mostly from Venice, some from Holland and, later, from Poland and Czechoslovakia, became popular and sought after by Native Americans. Europeans realized early on that beads were important to Native Americans and corporations such as the Hudson Bay Trading Company developed lucrative bead-trading markets with them. The Hudson Bay Trading Company was an organized group of explorers who ventured into the North American continent for trade expeditions during the 19th century. Continue reading Native American Trade Beads History
Bead charts are visual guides that depict different types of beads that crafters use for beadwork and jewelry making. These charts typically showcase various bead shapes, sizes, colors, and materials. They can provide a reference for crafters interested in creating jewelry or art pieces with antique beads.
We have been collecting old bead charts for years. Many of these cards provide us with dates and the locations where the beads were manufactured. When you are trying to match old beads for your projects, these charts make invaluable resources. You can also use these cards to date antique beadwork. Beaded items can only be as old as the newest bead used to create it.
Store your favorite pipe with this one of a kind Pipe Bag Northern Plains Style. The crafter made it with Braintanned Deerskin Leather. He painted both sides green with painted handprints. They are red on one side and yellow on the other. He used lazy stitch to create a beaded strip on one side of the bag with White, Transparent Navy Blue, Yellow and White Center Red Seed Beads. On the bottom, he created a beaded panel using lazy stitch. This design features White, Yellow, Navy Blue and a different stock of White Center Red Seed Beads.
Below this, you will find a section of beaded fringe. The beaded panel features small reproduction Wampum Beads in White, Black, Blue, Red and Yellow. Twelve inches of painted Deerskin Leather fringe hangs from the bottom of this panel. At the top, the crafter added tab fringe. He painted the leather yellow and added red and black triangular designs to each tab. A piece of Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a tie to hold the bag closed.
This Pipe Bag Northern Plains Style measures 16 inches x 6.5 inches, not including the beaded fringe. The beaded panel and fringe measures about 14 inches long for an overall length of about 30 inches. One of a Kind!
This Red Blanket Strip is beaded on Selvedge Edge wool. Master Craftsman Andy Bullock beaded the strip and Rosettes on Braintanned Deerskin Leather. He used Pony Trader Blue, Mauve, White and Cobalt Blue Seed Beads to create the 7 row strip and the 4″ Rosettes. Braintanned Deerskin Lacing tassels hang from the center of each of the four Rosettes. Trade Beads, Pink Pony Beads, Blue Basket Beads, Brass Beads and small metal rings decorate each tassel.
The Native Americans of the Northern Plains started making Beaded Blanket Strips in the mid 19th century. Blanket Strips originated as a means to cover the seam when two halves of a Braintanned Buffalo Hide was sewn together to create one large robe. Eventually, Native American crafters began to use wool Trade Blankets for robes. They add their beaded strips to them in a purely decorative manner.
The beaded portion of this Blanket Strip measures 43.5″ long x 3.25″ wide . It includes a total of 4 rosettes, each measuring 4″ in diameter. The blanket itself measures approximately 60″ x 45″. One of a Kind!
A few quick beads ordering information tips
