Our metal Belt Buckle Blanks are the perfect foundation for your belt buckle project. Bead on leather, or attach loomwork to leather and sew onto these blanks.
Metal Belt Buckle Blanks are available in sizes to fit most belt blanks.
These blanks are made out of a hard base metal (which varies) that is not suitable for engraving. They are close to flat, but not quite. Select oval or rectangular.
Quantity Discounts available when you buy 4 or more of one size!
Small Oval 3.25″ x 2.25″ with 1 5/8″ belt loop in back
Small Rectangle 3.25″ x 2″ with 1 5/8″ belt loop in back
Large Oval 4.5″ x 3″ with a 1.75″ belt loop in back
Large Rectangle 4″ x 2.75″ with a 1.75″ belt loop in back
Mini rectangle measures 2″ x 1.25″ with a 1″ belt loop in back
Mini oval measures 2.25″ x 1.5″ with 1″ belt loop in back
This Wampum Belt 5 Row Clay features square and checkered designs. The crafter used reproduction clay wampum beads in white and purple to create the belt. He wrapped the outside edges with red twine. Then he created yarn tabs for each end. At one end, he attached 1 inch Bone Hairpipe and at the other blue Crow Beads. Braided yarn serves as ties. You will see that a couple of purple Wampum Beads have broken and are missing (last photo). The crafter wrapped one open space with red twine.
This Wampum Belt 5 Row Clay measures 33 inches long x 2.25 inches wide. The beaded section measures about 31 inches long. The ties measure about 14 inches on one side and 9 inches on the other. Because of the fragility of the clay beads, we recommend purchasing this belt for display only. One of a Kind!
Native Americans who lived on the Northeast Coast created distinctive beads from the shells of the Quahog clam and Whelk snails. They called these purple and white beads wampum. Crafters strung early disc shaped wampum beads in simple strands. When tube shaped wampum beads made from shell and glass were available, they strung them together with a loom and made them into belts. Crafters created patterns by using one color bead as the background and the other for contrast. They used some of these belts to convey messages of war or peace. Wampum belts became symbols of status. Wampum Belts were used as straps for bags or worn as sashes.
This Wampum Belt 6 Row 1620 features a wigwam and cross designs. The crafter used glass Wampum Beads in White and Cobalt Blue and Braintanned Deerskin Leather lacing to create the belt. The design was inspired by the arrival of the first Christians at Plymouth Rock in 1620. The image in the center is a wigwam.
This Wampum Belt 6 Row 1620 measures 27 inches long x 3 inches wide. The fringe measures about 4 inches on one side and 3 inches on the other. One of a Kind!
Native Americans who lived on the Northeast Coast created distinctive beads from the shells of the Quahog clam and Whelk snails. They called these purple and white beads wampum. Crafters strung early disc shaped wampum beads in simple strands. When tube shaped wampum beads made from shell and glass were available, they strung them together with a loom and made them into belts. Crafters created patterns by using one color bead as the background and the other for contrast. They used some of these belts to convey messages of war or peace. Wampum belts became symbols of status. You can wear a Wampum Belt as a strap for a bag or as a sash.
This large 24 Row Wampum Belt is a reproduction of a Belt held by the Smithsonian Museum. The original belt was made at the end of the 19th century. The crafter used Matte Glass Wampum Beads in White and Navy Blue to create the stair-step or lightning like design. She wove the Belt on twine rather than leather lacing.
The Belt measures 22.5″ long x 8.75″ wide. It will make a striking display piece! One of a Kind!
We created Wandering Bull Tote Bags exclusively for our customers. A company here in New Hampshire makes them for us! You will find these canvas tote bags perfect for carrying craft projects, extra items to the dance circle, or even to the beach!
Wandering Bull Tote Bags measure 16″ tall by 18″ wide. They have a wide gusset at the bottom that allows the bag to stand. The 10 oz canvas is strong. You can easily sling the long nylon webbed handles over your shoulder.
The five main units of the Hiawatha Wampum Belt represent the five Original Nations that comprised the Iroquois Confederacy. From left to right, this design represents the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca. The connecting line is the path of peace. Other Nations are welcome to travel the path of peace and seek shelter under the great tree.
You will find Strap Leather (Belt Strap) useful for a variety of projects including belts, guitar or banjo straps, moccasin soles and shoulder straps. Our Strap Leather is top quality Cowhide. We sell it by the square foot.
We carry four colors:
TAN – the lightest color
SADDLE – a dark brown
WHITE – painted on one side, gray on the other
BLACK
Cowhide weight is 7-8 oz. which is a standard belt weight.
TAN leather is about 3/16″ thick, the thickest of our strap
WHITE is also thick, but not quite as thick as the Tan
SADDLE and BLACK are approx. 1/8″ thick and are somewhat more supple than the Tan.
When ordering, please enter the number of Square Feet you want in the Quantity box.
If you have questions about your project and how much square footage you will need, please contact us! Email sales@wanderingbull.com or call 800-430-2855. We will be happy to assist you!
You can also purchase Strap Leather pre-cut in straps of 12″, 24″, 36″, 48″ and 60″ long up to 4″ wide. Click here for cut strips of Strap Leather .
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!
Add this Bag Beaded Belt to your collection or use it to carry small items. The crafter made this bag from Deerskin Leather. He or she added a tab to the back so you can slide it on to your belt. On the front, the crafter used lazy stitch to create the attractive geometric designs with Transparent Green, Transparent Red, White, Black and Copper Lined Clear Seed Beads. He or she added edge beading around the sides of the bag and the top flap with White Seed Beads. Then the crafter stitched on a velcro-like closure that keeps the top flap closed. The crafter’s name and 2007 appear on the back of the bag.
This Bag Beaded Belt came from a collection. It does have a musty odor that may dissipate with time if you leave it open. The beadwork is intact. The bag measures 5.5 inches by 3.25 inches. The belt tab on the back measures 2.5 inches by 1.25 inches at the narrowest spot. Use this bag as a convenient way to carry small items, or add it to your collection. One of a Kind!
This Wampum Belt with Glass Beads is a Huron church belt. It commemorates the first church built on Huron lands in the 1630’s. The belt has a church on one side, a cross in the center and missionaries and the Hurons. The design is made of 11 rows of white and cobalt glass wampum beads on brain tanned leather. The belt measures 27.5 inches long and 5.25 inches wide.
This Belt with Silver Concho is a practical and attractive accessory. The crafter made it with 5/8 inch wide Saddle Strap Leather. He or she attached a Sterling Silver Concho buckle. The 1.25 inch Concho features a stamped sun design with a piece of turquoise in the center. Scalloped edges display more stamped designs. On the back you will see the word Sterling stamped. One of a Kind!
We got this Belt with Silver Concho from a collection. It measures 5/8 of an inch wide and 34 inches long. The concho measures 1.25 inches in diameter. It has three holes punched, but you can easily punch more holes in it. You will see signs of wear. It is in good, wearable condition. One of a Kind!
Wear this Belt 4 inch Mountain to your next event! The crafter made it with 4 inch wide Tan Strap Leather. To this, he attached an imported loomwork strip. The Mountain design loomwork measures 38.75 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. The crafter attached Dark Brown Suede Leather Lacing to the ends for ties. One of a Kind!
Loomwork like this Mountain design strip are difficult to find, especially a piece of this size. This item is new and ready to wear.
This belt measures 40 inches long and 4 inches wide. Wear it at your next event or add it to your accessories collection! One of a Kind!
The Hiawatha Wampum Belt appears on this Purple Tee Shirt! The five main units of the Hiawatha Wampum Belt represent the five Original Nations that comprised the Iroquois Confederacy. From left to right, this design represents the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca. The connecting line is the path of peace. Other Nations are welcome to travel the path of peace and seek shelter under the great tree.
Strap Leather is heavy Cowhide Leather. You will find Strap Leather essential for a variety of projects. You can use it to make belts, guitar or banjo straps, Breastplate Strips, Choker Spacers, Moccasin soles and shoulder straps.
We carry four colors:
TAN – the lightest color
SADDLE – a dark brown
WHITE – painted on one side, gray on the other
BLACK
Straps come pre-cut in lengths of 12″, 24″, 36″, 48″ and 60″. You can choose from seven widths: 0.5″, 1″, 1.5″, 2″ 2.5″, 3″ or 4″.
Guided by their teacher, Tehanetorens, students of the Indian Way School at Akwesasne Mohawk Nation present their authentic replicas of sacred Iroqouis wampum belts and strings. This book also includes descriptions of the meanings of each piece and how they fit into the history of the Iroquois People.
The Reproduction Northern Plains Tab Belt Bag features Braintanned Deerskin Leather and Red Wool (with the Hudson Bay tag still attached). A Tab Bag includes a decorated flap that covers a smaller pouch. This one comes attached to a red wool sash so you can wear it around your waist.
Master Craftsman Andy Bullock used Lazy Stitch to do the beadwork on the flap. The reproduction Seed Bead colors include White Center Cranberry Red, Mustard, Cobalt Blue and Pony Trader Blue. He also beaded the sides of the hidden pouch. The Braintanned Deerskin Leather fringe surrounds three sides of the flap and measures 2.5″ long.
The Tab Flap measures approx. 7″ long x 3.5″ at the widest point. The hidden pouch measures 4″ wide x 3″ deep. The wool ties measure approx. 72″ long.
You can use Plain Round Metal Conchos to create a classic Concho Belt. You will also find them useful to decorate Pouches, Turbans, and more. These dome-shaped Conchos come with a loop soldered on the back.
We offer three colors in 10 sizes:
German Silver
Brass Plated
Copper
Quantity Discounts will apply when you buy 10 or more of any one size/color.
If you are decorating a belt, we also carry a matching 3″ x 1″ Belt Tip in German Silver or Brass. Choose Belt Tip under the Size – Inches box.
Plume Decals feature several Native American designs. You can attach them to car windows or bumpers, campers, regalia suitcases or anywhere you want to show your Native Pride!
Clear heavy gauge vinyl stickers are designed to be waterproof. The Fancy Feather and the Turtle on the Wampum Belt designs have a clear background, so only the design shows.
The rectangular decals measure approx. 7.5″ x 3.75″. Oval decals measure approx. 5″ x 3.25″.
$1.99 Each when you buy 4 or more!
Select from 6 exclusive designs!
Fancy Feather
Kokopelli
Hiawatha Wampum Belt
Turtle with the Tree of Life on his back, over a Wampum Belt
Our Leather Aprons consist of front and back panels that you can wear with or without Leggins. The top of the apron measures 16″-18″ wide and comes with a belt loop at top so you can attach them to your belt. We sew these by hand from Gold or Smoke color Deerskin Leather for softness and strength. The color may vary from the photo shown.
Wampum Tube Beads are among the most commonly used of wampum beads. You can weave these Wampum Tube Beads into jewelry, traditional or contemporary Wampum Belts. Additionally, you can use them as embellishments on pouches and bags. Native Americans have been using Quahog Clam and Whelk Shell beads for centuries.
We proudly offer strands of real Quahog Wampum Tubes for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. Strands come in 4mm x 8mm and 4mm x 16mm. Made from natural quahog shells, these beads vary in color striations – each bead is a miniature work of art!
Furthermore, you can choose from 3 color variations for our 4mm x 8mm Wampum Tubes.
D for mostly purple beads
SW for a mix of white and purple
W for mostly white beads.
These options allow you to create contrasting designs when you make your own Wampum Belts.
We sell these Wampum Tubes by the strand. Strands measure 16″ and have approx. 50 beads.
Purchase our weatherproof Native American Flags for your home! Our flags feature Native American Indian style designs and historical designs!
These bright polyester Flags offer a variety of designs including the American Flag, Native American and military designs. Fly or hang Native American Flags at your home, your Powwow, your Re-enactment set-up or camp!
Each flag measures a full 3 feet x 5 feet. They are made from 100% weatherproof polyester with sturdy metal grommets.
Choose from 12 designs:
American Flag – No longer carrying
American Flag with Wolf
American Flag with Eagle
American Flag with Warrior
American Flag ‘End of the Trail’ No Longer Carrying
American Flag with Brave on a Horse
We Are All Related (Native American with Animals)
Woodlands Brave Flag (OUT OF STOCK)
Red POW Flag
Blue Fleur de Lis Flag
Gadsden Don’t Tread on Me Flag (sold out 8-20)
Hiawatha Belt
When you purchase three (3) or more flags they are $9.85 each, except the Hiawatha Belt Flag.
Our Glass Wampum Beads offer the classic look of real shell wampum without the hefty price tag! You will find these beads perfect for making belts, bracelets, jewelry and more.
We offer five colors, three opaque and two transparent. Dye lots will vary. The transparent purple varies from almost black to a lighter purple.
Choose from:
Transparent Cobalt
Opaque Purple
Transparent Purple
Opaque Ivory
Opaque White
These Wampum Beads measure about 5/16″ (about 9 mm) long and 1/8″ (3mm) wide. They include about 120-140 beads per ounce.
You can purchase them in 1 ounce and 1/2 kilo packages. Buy 2 or more 1/2 Kilo bags of a color and save $4.00.
These dazzling earrings feature delicate Sand Dollars recreated on real wampum! Show your love of the sea with these unique earrings!
Each pendant measures 3/4″ long and hangs from a Sterling Silver French Hook.
Quahog shells from the Atlantic waters from Cape Cod south to New York are the source of real Wampum. Traditionally, Native American used Wampum to make beads and pendants. Wampum Belts consisted of Purple Wampum Beads and White Whelk Shell Beads woven or strung together.
High quality embroidered patches will look great sewn on jackets, purses, baseball caps and more. Bright vibrant colors will not fade. Check out all of our designs! Round patches are 2.5″ in diameter. Large patches measure 3″ x 2″.
Breechcloths are lengths of fabric or leather. Native American men traditionally wear breechcloths (or breechclouts) alone or with Leggins. A Breechcloth goes between the legs. The front and back are draped over a belt or Leather Lacing tie. 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.
Our Breechcloths measure 12″ x 58″ and does not have finished edges.
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.
You will agree that our Polymer Clay Wampum Beads are the best reproduction wampum available. Use them to replicate traditional Wampum Belts and jewelry.
Because each one is handmade, they are unique, like the originals, which gives your project a distinctive look. The variegated coloring is very much like the Quahog and whelk shells from which they were originally made.
Each Bead measures about 1 cm long, and 1/2 cm in diameter. These work best with our Imitation Sinew.
You can purchase them in packages of approximately 25, 100 or 1000. Please note that we package these beads on a piece scale so the count is an estimate.
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.
We have one pair of Child’s size Eastern Woodlands Style Leather Leggins available.
Eastern Woodlands Style Leggins come up just above the knee with side flaps that are suitable for you to add your own painting or beadwork. Attach them to a belt with the included Deerskin Leather Lacing ties. Traditionally, crafters made leggings from tanned animal hides. These provide durability, flexibility, and protection against the elements. Crafters may also embellish them with decorative elements like fringe, beads, quillwork, or painted designs. Native American leggings can serve both practical and cultural purposes. The way they are designed and decorated can have tribal or functional significance. Wearers can pair them with a fabric or wool Breechclout or a Leather Apron.
The crafter made these Leggins from Smoke colored Top Grain Deerhide Leather. They measure 18.5″ long from ankle to the top. The ankle measures 5.75″ (flat, about 10″ circumference) with 2.5″ of side flap. At the top, they measure 7.25″ (flat) with 2.75″ of side flap. A petite woman could also wear these Leggins. One of a Kind!
This Doll Southwestern Orange Hair will add bright color to your collection. The crafter made her body from off white cotton fabric. He or she stitched on her eyes, eyebrows and mouth. Her nose and the inside of her eyes are drawn on the face. The doll wears a tiered fabric skirt in Wine and Green. Above this she wears a purple velveteen shirt heavily decorated with sterling silver buttons and conchos. The crafter made her concho belt with metal and paper.
For jewelry, this doll wears Turquoise Seed Bead dangle earrings, a long Seed Bead Necklace with brown ‘nuts’ and a pair of turquoise bracelets made of paper. The crafter made fabric boot style shoes in the same Wine color as her skirt. He or she adorned these with silver buttons. Her hair is orange roving wool that the crafter tied into a traditional hair bundle at the back.
Inside the hem of her skirt you will find a tag pinned on that says “I came from TEEC NOS POS TRADING POST Teec Nos Pos, Arizona 86514. This doll is about 17” tall. You will see signs of wear including split seams, a few missing beads and tarnish on the silver buttons. She will make a lovely addition to your collection. One of a Kind!
Guidebook provides instructions for making Beadwork projects including beaded Rosettes, Belt Buckles, Fan handles and more! It features Loomwork, Lazy Stitch and flat Peyote Stitch techniques.
This Antique Navajo Style Doll will make a unique addition to your collection. The crafter made her body and clothing from cotton fabric. She wears a tunic, skirt, leggins and moccasins. The crafter embroidered her facial features and added a traditional hair bundle to her head. Additionally, she wears a metal concho belt and Seed Bead armbands, Necklace and Earrings.
She stands 10″ tall. Her original headdress is missing. You will see vertical tears on her skirt and stains that indicate the doll may have been wet. Her body is intact and in overall good condition. One of a Kind!
This Katsina Mud Large figure is ready to join your collection. Mudhead is a questioner who goes between Katsinas and humans. The artist carved the figure from wood. His mask features knobs for the eyes, mouth and ears along with knobs on the top and back of his head. He comes with small brown and yellow feathers attached to the knobs on his ears, top and the back of his head. The dark red paint represents the red clay that covers his head. He wears a red neckerchief and a black kilt with red and green stripes.
In addition, he wears a simulated silver and turquoise belt and black leg bands. On his left wrist he wears a simulated silver & turquoise bracelet. His right wrist is wrapped with blue yarn. Blue paint on one finger of each hand represents a turquoise ring. In this figure, he holds a gourd rattle in one hand and a bundle of reeds in the other. He is barefoot. This figure will stand on its own.
Katsinas (or Kachinas) are supernatural beings in the Pueblo Indian traditions. The Pueblo tribes create Katsina dolls to give to children. Children use them to learn about the various Katsinas and not to play with. This Katsina Mud Large stands just about 20.5 inches high and has a 12 inch arm span. This figure came from a collection so you will see slight signs of wear. It looks like one of his feet cracked and someone repaired it. You will find this figure very well painted and in good condition. One of a Kind!
This colorful fully beaded Blackfoot Style Knife Sheath will make a stunning addition to your collection! The crafter used Mustard, Cobalt Blue, White Center Rose and Turquoise Seed Beads to create the designs. He attached the beadwork to a Strap Leather Sheath and edged the front with Red Bias tape. Deerskin Leather covers the back and pieces of Deerskin Leather Lacing serve as loops for you to use to attach the Sheath to your belt. The unique arrow-like shape holds a double edged Dagger that comes with the Sheath. The Knife is held in the upper part of the Sheath. The lower part of the Sheath is ‘stuffed’ and soft.
The beaded knife sheath serves both functional and artistic purposes. Functionally, the sheath protects the knife blade from damage and provides a secure and convenient way to carry and store the knife. Artistically, the intricate beadwork showcases the skill and creativity of the maker and can reflect the cultural heritage of the crafter’s Native American community. Crafters typically create beaded knife sheaths using small beads, often made of glass, bone, or metal. They weave or sew these onto a base material, such as Deerskin leather or fabric.
The Dagger measures 12.5″ long and has a 7.5″ long blade. The wood handles features a few Brass Tack decorations. The Knife Sheath measures about 16″ long. It measures 3.5″ wide at the widest point and 1.75″ at the narrow point. A previous owner used this Sheath and you will see discoloration and signs of wear on the back. The beadwork remains intact and the set is in very good condition.
This bag of 144 round 1.75 Inch Stamped Metal Star Conchos can be used to create a classic Concho Belt. You will also find them useful to decorate Pouches, Turbans, 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.
This Doll Hopi Style Cloth will make a unique addition to your collection. The crafter made her body from off white cotton fabric. The doll wears a calico fabric underdress and a knee length wool manta overdress with yarn trim and a lace hem. A piece of ribbon serves as a belt for the manta. Over it all, she wears a fabric cape. The crafter made her boot style shoes from black and white felt. He or she embroidered her facial features and added traditional Hopi hair buns made from yarn to her head. She does not wear any jewelry.
Hopi women traditionally wear dresses known as “mantas” or “kilts.” They often make these garments with cotton or wool which is woven on a traditional loom. Hopi mantas can feature bold geometric patterns and designs. The stuffing inside this doll is dense so she is heavy for her size. She stands about 12″ tall. Her body is intact and in overall good condition. You will find her clothing in good condition as well. She does have minimal signs of wear. One of a Kind!
We created Wandering Bull Tote Bags exclusively for our customers. A company here in New Hampshire makes them for us! You will find these canvas tote bags perfect for carrying craft projects, extra items to the dance circle, or even to the beach!
Wandering Bull Tote Bags measure 16″ tall by 18″ wide. They have a wide gusset at the bottom that allows the bag to stand. The 10 oz canvas is strong. You can easily sling the long nylon webbed handles over your shoulder.
The Native American Medicine Wheel design consists of a circle divided into four colors: Red, Yellow, Black and White. The four colors represent the Four Directions. Our Medicine Wheel Tote features a Medicine Wheel with 2 Eagle Feathers tied to its center. The bright red bag has black webbed handles. Our Medicine Wheel Tote is a customer favorite!
We offer handmade Canoe Cups created to look like historically attested cups. Our crafter makes them from a variety of reclaimed wood. He scrapes out the interiors and oils them with food grade walnut oil. These cups make perfect drinking vessels for Living History Re-enactors. Each one comes with a hole for a carrying strap or hanging hook.
Native Americans and Voyageurs used cups like these as convenient drinking vessels. With the hole in the handle, a string or piece of leather lacing allowed them to attach a cup to their belts. They carved these cups from the burls of trees, which had a rounded shape.
These Canoe Cups are made by hand exclusively for us! Because wood types differ, please expect variations.
Each Cup measures approx. 6.5″ x 1.75″ overall. The bowl measures approx. 4″ x 4″.
We hand cut our Wampum Warp Lace right here in the shop. This soft Deerskin Leather Lacing makes perfect warp lace for loom weaving. You will find it ideal for making wampum bracelets and belts. You can achieve a very traditional look with this hand cut leather lacing.
Because this product is hand cut, the lengths may not be one continuous piece. But we try to minimize breaks.
Our Warp Lace measures approx. 1/8″ wide. You can purchase it in 10 yard and 25 yard pieces. The colors will vary. Please let us know if you need more than one length for your project so we can try to send you similar colors.
We offer Heavy Strap Leather cut to size for making moccasin soles. We use the same Strap Leather that you will find ideal for Leather Belts, Bustle foundations and other projects requiring durability.
The Tan Strap Leather weight is about 6-8 oz. You will find it flexible enough to turn when making moccasin soles!
We sell these cut Soles by the pair. Each piece measures approximately 5″ x 12″.
We offer our top quality Strap Leather Scraps in pre-packaged assortments. You will receive a variety of sizes and colors. You can use these pieces for smaller projects like knife sheaths, stamping projects and kids’ crafts.
We also have:
NARROW strips of Strap Leather. These also come in a variety of colors and lengths, all are under 2″ wide. You will get a large bag, comparable to the photo.
BLACK pieces of Strap Leather. 6 pieces that vary in width as shown.
We created Wandering Bull Tote Bags exclusively for our customers. A company here in New Hampshire makes them for us! You will find these canvas tote bags perfect for carrying craft projects, extra items to the dance circle, or even to the beach!
Wandering Bull Tote Bags measure 16″ tall by 18″ wide. They have a wide gusset at the bottom that allows the bag to stand. The 10 oz canvas is strong. You can easily sling the long nylon webbed handles over your shoulder.
We feature the Turtle that supports the Earth on his back on our bright green Turtle Island Canvas Tote Bag. It comes with a black webbed handle. The Turtle has the Tree of Life design on his back. A Double Curve motif frames the Turtle design.
We created Wandering Bull Tote Bags exclusively for our customers. A company here in New Hampshire makes them for us! You will find these canvas tote bags perfect for carrying craft projects, extra items to the dance circle, or even to the beach!
Wandering Bull Tote Bags measure 16″ tall by 18″ wide. They have a wide gusset at the bottom that allows the bag to stand. The 10 oz canvas is strong. You can easily sling the long nylon webbed handles over your shoulder.
Many Native American cultures consider the Thunderbird a symbolic animal. An 18th century Iroquois quilled hunting bag inspired our Thunderbird Tote Bag design. This walnut colored Bag features ivory and red Thunderbird designs with simulated quillwork and tin cone tassels. The bright red handle really sets off the Thunderbird design.
Show off some purple and white with these 1.5″ long Wampum Earrings. They come with a sterling silver setting and french hooks.
Quahog shells from the Atlantic waters from Cape Cod south to New York are the source of real Wampum. Traditionally, Native American used Wampum to make beads and pendants. Wampum Belts consisted of Purple Wampum Beads and White Whelk Shell Beads woven or strung together.
Our own Turtle on Wampum Tee Shirt features the popular Native American design of the Turtle with the Tree of Life on his back. In some Native American creation myths, the Turtle holds the land on its back (Turtle Island). Our Turtle image appears over a Native American Wampum Belt.
We print our Turtle on Wampum Tee Shirt on a 100% cotton Oatmeal colored shirt.
Our woven Assumption Garters come from Canada. They are available in traditional colors and patterns. They will make the perfect addition to your Native American or Re-enactor regalia.
The Garters come in pairs. You wear them just below the knee to hold up your leggins. Each garter measures 2″ wide and 3 feet long, not including the fringe.
French Canadian women originally wove sashes of this type in L’Assomption Quebec in Canada. The original pattern reflects belts worn by Iroquois Indians. Native Americans of many tribes wear similar sashes today.
Our woven Assumption Sashes come from Canada. They are available in traditional colors and patterns. They will make the perfect addition to your Native American or Re-enactor regalia.
French Canadian women originally wove this type of sash in L’Assomption Quebec in Canada. The original pattern reflects belts worn by Iroquois Indians. Native Americans of many tribes wear similar sashes today.
You can wrap these sashes around a couple of times, and tie them to the side. They measure 6″ wide and 6 feet long, plus fringe.
Choose red or blue.
WOW! Fantastic! Splendid! Just what Chris and Carolyn said as they were looking through this book. Johnson covers the history of Iroquois culture from the 1500s to the present. You will find photographs of Native American regalia, beadwork, Wampum Belts and historical places.
If you want to be both educated and inspired, do not miss this book!
Full of color and black & white photographs and illustrations.
Wampum is a facsimile reprint of the 1901 Bulletin of the New York State Museum. The original title was Wampum and Shell Articles Used by the New York Indians by William M. Beauchamp.
This book discusses how the Native Americans from Northeastern North America used Quahog shell wampum. It also describes the items that they made with it.
Black & white illustrations.
The new edition has color photographs of existing contemporary wampum belts.
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!
We created Wandering Bull Tote Bags exclusively for our customers. A company here in New Hampshire makes them for us! You will find these canvas tote bags perfect for carrying craft projects, extra items to the dance circle, or even to the beach!
Wandering Bull Tote Bags measure 16″ tall by 18″ wide. They have a wide gusset at the bottom that allows the bag to stand. The 10 oz canvas is strong. You can easily sling the long nylon webbed handles over your shoulder.
Native Americans of Northeastern North America frequently used the Double Curve Motif design on clothing, bags, birchbark containers and other items. The basic twin curves can be ‘filled in’ with a variety of design elements. Our Double Curve Motif Tote Bag features floral elements on the main design and the border designs. Our classic black Double Curve Motif is sure to become a favorite!
These adorable Wampum Heartline Bear Earrings feature Heartline Bear fetishes! Show your affinity to the great bear with these beautiful earrings!
Each Bear measures 3/4″ long. They hang from Sterling Silver French hooks.
Quahog shells from the Atlantic waters from Cape Cod south to New York are the source of real Wampum. Traditionally, Native American used Wampum to make beads and pendants. Wampum Belts consisted of Purple Wampum Beads and White Whelk Shell Beads woven or strung together.
These earrings feature beautifully carved Howling Wolves made from wampum! You will not want to miss these miniature works of art for your ears!
Each Wolf measures just 1″ long and comes on a Sterling Silver French Hook.
Quahog shells from the Atlantic waters from Cape Cod south to New York are the source of real Wampum. Traditionally, Native American used Wampum to make beads and pendants. Wampum Belts consisted of Purple Wampum Beads and White Whelk Shell Beads woven or strung together.
These Freeform Wampum Pendants are ready for your unique jewelry creations. Each measures about 1.5″ long. They come with a single hole drilled for stringing on necklaces or earrings. No two are alike so you can wear a unique piece of natural art!
We proudly offer real Quahog Wampum Shell findings for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. Natural Quahog shell beads and pendants will vary in color striations. Each bead is a miniature work of art! These exceptional pieces will please the most particular craftspeople. We sell these individually.
Quahog shells from the Atlantic waters from Cape Cod south to New York are the source of real Wampum. Traditionally, Native American used Wampum to make beads and pendants. Wampum Belts consisted of Purple Wampum Beads and White Whelk Shell Beads woven or strung together.
The most commonly used Wampum Beads, you can use these Wampum Tubes for jewelry. You can also weave them into traditional or contemporary Wampum Belts or as highlights on bags and other accessories.
Quantity Discounts available when you buy 10 or more of one size.
We offer the following sizes:
7 mm x 6 mm
10 mm x 3 mm
10 mm x 4 mm
10 mm x 5 mm
10 mm x 6 mm
14 mm x 4 mm
18 mm x 4 mm
We proudly offer real Quahog Wampum Tubes, Hairpipe, Beads and Findings for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. These real Quahog Wampum Shell 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.
Stamped Metal Conchos are perfect for so many projects! Use them as centerpieces for chokers. Decorate bags and pouches. Use them as embellishments for a small concho belt.
They are lightweight! You will find them easy to work with. Each style has its own stamped designs.
