Women’s Native American Accessories Pattern
You will find patterns for a variety of accessories in our Plume Women’s Leather Accessories Patterns. Native American women used accessories like these for their everyday activities. They expressed their tribal affiliations through the decorations they added to the items. We recommend that you research the decorating styles for the tribe you wish to design for.
This pack includes pattern for the following:
- Tobacco Pouch
- Mirror Pouch
- Ration Card Bag
- Fringed Bag
- Side Fringed Bag
- Knife Sheath
- Scissors Pouch
- Awl Case
Most of these require small amounts of leather, up to 12.5″ x 10″. The Knife Sheath and the Awl Case also need a piece of Rawhide measuring 5″ x 8″ or 9″ as a lining. You may use lightweight Deerskin Leather Splits for some of these items. For some items, like the Knife Sheath, you may choose to use Cowhide Strap Leather. If you wish to add fringe, please purchase additional Leather for that.
Native Americans often decorated these accessories with Seed Beads, Porcupine Quills, Leather Fringe, Metal Cones, Wool Fabric, Deer Hair and more.
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Belt Set Women’s White
This Beaded Belt Set Women’s White comes complete with a Strike a Light bag, a Knife Sheath and an Awl Case. The crafter started with Cream Deerskin Leather to made these pieces. They used Gold Deerskin Leather lacing for the fringe on one of the pieces. Then they decorated all of the items with 11/0 Seed Beads. They chose White for the background, and used Greasy Yellow, Pink, and Purple Seed Beads for the designs. On the bottom of each piece they added fringe of Deerskin Leather Lacing with Brass Cones on the bottom. One of a Kind!
The Strike a Light Bag measures 4″ x 4″ with fringe hanging from the bottom measuring 6″ long . The Knife Sheath measures 3.5″ long x 2.5″wide, with 5.5″ long fringe hanging from the bottom. The Awl Case measures 3.5″ long and 3.5″ wide with 5.5″ long fringe at the bottom. A piece of Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a handle. We got these Belt Set Women’s White accessories from a collection. You will see signs of wear on the leather, but beadwork remains bright and intact.
One of a Kind!
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Women’s Red Beaded Belt Set
This Beaded Belt Set Women’s Red comes complete with a Strike a Light bag, Knife Sheath and Awl Case. The crafter started with Cream colored Deerskin to make each piece. Then the crafter decorated all of the items with 11/0 Seed Beads. They choose Red , Yellow, Orange, and Black Seed Beads for the designs. The crafter added Tin Cone drops on all three pieces.
The Strike a Light Bag measures 4″ x 3″ with three sizes of Tin Cone drops hanging from the bottom measuring 1″, 5″ and 7″ long. The Knife Sheath measures 4″ long x 1.5″ with 7″ long drops hanging from the bottom. The Awl Case measures 4″ long and about 1.5″ wide. It has 7″ long drops hanging from the bottom. A piece of Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a handle.
A set of bags like these allowed a woman to carry her essential tools with her. A previous owner used these Belt Set Women’s Red accessories. You will see signs of wear on the leather, but beadwork remains bright and intact. We are selling them as a set. One of a Kind!
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Native Women Changing Their Worlds
By Patricia J. Cutright. Softcover. 117 pgs.
This book is part of the Native Trailblazers Series for young adults. It features twelve Native American and First Nation women who have overcome hardships to become active in science, education, politics and community activism. Read about United States Representatives, scientists, community activists and more! This timely publication shares both hope and gratitude with regards to women’s abilities to make an impact on their culture and the world.
Black & White Photographs.
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Muslin Women’s Chemise
We offer this historically accurate Women’s Chemise for Living History Re-enactors. Women would wear a chemise as an undergarment underneath their gown or robe.
Our seamstress makes our Chemises with lightweight bleached muslin for comfort and wear. It features 3/4 length sleeves and ruffles around the neckline. You will find the loose fitting breathable fabric very comfortable to wear. Styles may vary from photo.
We sell our Chemises in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large and X Large. The Large Chemise has the following measurements: 19.25″ across the shoulder, 14″ long sleeve, 9″ neck opening, 41″ long overall.
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Women’s Hairpipe Breastplate with Antique Trade Beads
This Women’s Breastplate is loaded with antique Trade Beads! Master Craftsman Andy Bullock made this Breastplate with 2.5″ and 3″ Bone Hairpipe. He separated each tier with Saddle Strap Leather Spacers. White Center Cranberry Red Crow Beads line both ends of each section. At the center, Andy attached a 1″ Conch Shell Concho with White Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing drops strung with Reproduction Pony Trader Blue and Greasy Yellow Pony Beads and two Feather design antique Trade Beads. 7″ long White Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing fringe strung with a variety of antique Trade Beads hangs from the bottom. The White Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing at the top sports Brass Beads and antique striped Chevron Beads.
This Women’s Breastplate measures 20″ long overall. It measures 4.5″ wide. You can adjust how it hangs with the White Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing at the top. One of a Kind!
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Women’s Hairpipe Breastplate with Blue Crow Beads
Make this Breastplate Women’s Blue your favorite accessory! Master Craftsman Andy Bullock made this Breastplate with 3 inch long Bone Hairpipe in three tiers. He separated each tier with Brown Strap Leather Spacers. Brass Beads and bright Blue Crow Beads line both ends of each section. 6 inch long White Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing fringe topped with antique Feather Trade Beads hangs from the bottom. The White Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing at the top sports more Brass Beads and bright Blue Crow Beads.
This Women’s Breastplate measures 17 inches long not including the 6 inches of fringe. It measures 4 inches wide. You can adjust how it hangs with the White Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing at the top. One of a Kind!
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Moccasins Antique Women’s Hopi Style
Make these Antique Hopi Style Moccasins a centerpiece of your collection! Traditional Hopi Women’s Moccasins feature strips of Braintanned Deerskin that wrap around the calves. These Moccasins have brown suede vamps and Braintanned Deerskin strips. The soles are Rawhide. Handmade Silver Buttons hold the strips. (There are 3 on one and 2 on the other).
These Moccasins stand about 14″ tall. The foot measures 9.75″ long x 4.5″ wide. A previous owner wore them. We are selling them as a collectible.
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Women’s Hoods
Much has been written about the peaked caps – also known as hoods – that are worn by the Wabanaki people. Bruce Bourque and Laureen LaBar present illustrations of several of these hoods in their book “Uncommon Threads: Wabanaki Textiles, Clothing, and Costume”. But what are they?
First, we need to understand that Wabanaki Hoods were worn by both men and women. In this article, we will explore the women’s peaked hood.
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Sacred Beauty : Quillwork of the Plains Women
30 pgs. Softcover.
This Exhibition Catalog documents many beautiful and often fragile examples of Native American quillwork. Most of these items belong to the museum collections of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Contemporary examples demonstrate the ongoing artistry of modern quillwork.
The book describes the process of quillworking. It discusses how Native Americans acquired porcupine quills and how they prepared the animal hides they used as their canvas.
This is NOT a guidebook, but it provides many examples of ways crafters can use porcupine quills artistically.
Watch our video Porcupine Quill Work to learn more about this unique craft!
Read the Denver Art Museum leaflet on Porcupine Quillwork HERE!
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Location: Redway Plain Field RT 44 Rehoboth MA
Time: 10:00am – 4:00 pm
Details:All are welcome to this powwow to bring awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) within the Native American community. The event will include nonprofit educational booths, arts and crafts, food, Native American dancing, and more. The cost is $5.00 for adults and free for children under ten years of age.
Contact: see attached flier
Native American Style Plains Dress Pattern
Use our Plume Plains Indian Dress Pattern to make a traditional three hide dress. Native American women of many tribes wear dresses similar to this. They did not decorate their everyday dresses. But ceremonial dresses often have elaborate decorations.
Native American women used a wide variety of trims on their dresses. These include:
- Beadwork
- Quillwork
- Shells
- Coins
- Fur
- Fringe
- Metal Cones
- Trade Cloth
You will need three Deerskin Leather hides to make this dress. The smallest size (Women’s size 8) requires 2 hides with 32″ x 38″ of usable area and 1 hide with 24″ x 48″ of usable area. The largest size (Women’s size 20) requires 2 hides with 36″ x 38″ of usable area and 1 hide with 24″ x 48″ of usable area.
If you want fringe, you will need to get an additional hide with 24″ x 24″ of usable area.
This pattern includes instructions for using the legs and natural edges of the hide as well as a more tailored style. Additionally you will find a glossary and instructions for working with leather.
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Jingle Cones Anishinaabe Bimishimo
We offer Anishinaabe Bimishimo Jingle Cones from Canada in four colors! These cones feature the Anishinaabe Bimishimo logo of a Tipi surrounded by their name.
In addition to Brass, Copper, and Nickel you can buy Red Jingle Cones. These Red Cones are made in honor of MMIWG (Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls) and a portion of proceeds from the company goes to:
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc – Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Girls Liaison
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc.
Swan Lake First Nation – Women’s Group and Men’s Group
Native Americans made the first Jingle Cones from rolled tobacco lids. We sell them already rolled, ready to attach to your Jingle Dress! A regular sized woman’s dress uses between 250 – 365 Jingles (many have 365, one for each day of the year!)
Anishinaabe Bimishimo Jingle Cones are available in two sizes:
- Adult (2 5/8″ long)
- Child (1.75″ long) Red Only
Choose Nickel, Brass, Copper or Red in packages of 100. Save when you buy 10 or more packages of one variety!
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Traditional Native American Dance Shawl Fabric Blanks
The Wandering Bull, LLC sells Native American Dance Shawl Fabric Blanks for those who want to make their own shawl and save money. Our Blanks are made from polyester gabardine blend (unless otherwise specified). They come hemmed on all sides. You may see the factory edge on the back side of the shawl. They measure approximately 58″ x 64″.
We will include a copy of our Dance Shawl Instructions when you order Dance Shawl Fabric Blanks. Click here for Dance Shawl Fringe. Need a Needle to attach the Fringe? Click here for a Tapestry Needle.
The color selection for our Fabric Blanks changes regularly, but we will do our best to get the color you ordered. Please note that the colors shown are an approximation of the actual color. Shades will vary.
Most women wear Dance Shawls into the Powwow Circle. Dance Shawls can be simple fabric blanks with chainette or ribbon fringe. Some women create elaborately decorated shawls for Fancy Dancing. They embellish their shawls with ribbonwork, embroidery or beadwork. At The Wandering Bull, LLC you will find ready to wear shawls with chainette fringe in full size or mini sizes.
If you have questions or if you have a large order, just call! 1-800-430-2855.
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We have a limited number of hemmed Mini Dance Shawl Blanks that measure approximately 28″ x 60″.
Hood Beaded Black & Red
Dress up your dance outfit with this Hood Beaded Black & Red. The crafter made this traditional Mic Mac style headwear with a combination of black and bright Red wool fabric. He used green ribbon on the edges and yellow for the seam between the wool pieces. The top section features beaded designs the crafter made with White Seed Beads. The crafter attached six Brooches to the bottom section. On the green ribbon trim, the crafter attached pairs of white Seed beads. He lined the inside with a Calico patterned fabric. One of A Kind!
Native Americans from the Northeast wear peaked caps or hoods like these. Crafters often decorate them with beads or ribbonwork, but they can also leave them plain. This Hood measures 19.5 inches to the top of the peak and 10.5 inches wide (lying flat). This Hood Beaded Black & Red is in new condition. One of a Kind!
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Fire Polish Beads AB Finish
Crafters use faceted Fire Polish Glass Beads to make jewelry and Native American Women’s Breastplates.
We sell Fire Polish Beads in standard colors and in Aurora Borealis (AB) finish. The Aurora Borealis finish has an opalescent metallic look that is stunning on Breastplates, Drops and more!
We sell our Fire Polish Beads in bags of 100.
You may also like our regular Fire Polish Beads!
Anita Caldwell Jackson Holiday Cards
Three Native American women wearing Turkey Feather capes stand in a winter landscape on this card by Echota Cherokee Indian Nation artist Anita Caldwell Jackson.
Inside Greeting:
- May the Peace and Beauty Of the Season
- Be with you throughout
- the coming year,
- Season’s Greetings
12 Cards with white Envelopes.
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Braintanned Northern Plains Style Moccasins
These Moccasins Plain Northern Plains are made with soft White Braintanned Deerskin Leather. The crafter did all the work to put them together and left them plain. They have never been worn. You get to add your own beaded designs, paint or ribbonwork to make them your own! The moccasins have Rawhide soles. They do not come with ties.
Native Americans of the Northern Plains region come from areas like the Great Plains, stretching from the Midwest to the Rocky Mountains. Their moccasins feature a simple, slip-on shape that wraps around the foot with a single seam at the heel.
These Moccasins Plain Northern Plains measure about 10 inches long x 3.5 inches at the widest point. They are about a Women’s size 9.5 or a Men’s size 7. These moccasins will stand about 3.75 inches tall. They have never been worn and are in like new condition. One of a Kind!
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Full Size Dance Shawl Royal with Pink Fringe
This full sized Dance Shawl Royal with Pink Fringe measures approximately 62 inches x 57 inches. The seamstress added lovely Raspberry colored pink fringe to all four sides. This piece of traditional Native American women’s clothing is often worn during various traditional dances, including the jingle dance and the fancy shawl dance. The shawls are typically worn over the shoulders and fastened at the front.
A previous owner wore this shawl. You will see small signs of wear. We are selling it as is. One of a Kind!
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Vintage Seminole Woman Doll
This beautiful Vintage Seminole Woman Doll wears a classic outfit accented with rickrack trim. The crafter made her body with palmetto fibers. Her outfit consists of a Cape, Traditional Bonnet and Skirt. The crafter decorated the clothing with rickrack. This doll also wears a necklace and earrings of multi colored Seed Beads.
Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women. The clothing of Seminole dolls is a significant feature, and reflects the traditional clothing worn by the Seminole people. Crafters make the garments with a technique called patchwork. They sew small fabric strips of various colors and patterns together to create intricate designs. The patchwork designs often incorporate geometric patterns and vibrant colors, including shades of red, yellow, blue, and green. Crafters may add additional embellishments such as ribbons, beads, shells, or embroidery to the clothing, which enhances the overall beauty and cultural significance of the doll. These dolls are popular among collectors and tourists seeking authentic Native American crafts.
This Vintage Seminole Doll stands 7.5″ tall. We got this doll in a collection. She is in very good condition and ready to join your collection!
One of a Kind!
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Vintage Seminole Woman Doll with Purple Dress
Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women. This vintage Seminole woman doll wears a Purple Dress made with traditional Seminole materials. The crafter made her body with palmetto fibers. Her outfit consists of a Cape, Traditional Bonnet and Skirt. The crafter decorated the clothing with rickrack. He or she added ribbons and Bead jewelry.
The clothing of Seminole dolls is a significant feature, reflecting the traditional clothing worn by the Seminole people. The garments are made using a technique called patchwork, where small fabric strips of various colors and patterns are sewn together to create intricate designs. The patchwork designs often incorporate geometric patterns and vibrant colors, including shades of red, yellow, blue, and green. Crafters can add additional embellishments such as ribbons, beads, shells, or embroidery to the clothing, which enhances the overall beauty and cultural significance of the doll. These dolls are popular among collectors and tourists seeking authentic Native American crafts.
This Vintage Seminole Doll stands approx. 12″ tall. A previous owner had this doll but she remains in very good condition. One of a Kind!
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Doll Vintage Seminole Man
This colorful Vintage Seminole Man Doll is an example of Florida Seminole doll craft. Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women and their bodies are made with palmetto fibers.
The doll wears a traditional patchwork big shirt trimmed with rickrack and a neck kerchief. He stands approximately 10″ tall.
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Moccasins Kiowa Style Rawhide Soles
These Women’s Kiowa Style Rawhide Soles Moccasins are made with commercial smoked deer skin leather. The crafter made them in the Southern Plains Style with latigo soles. He or she beaded a thin geometric design around the toe and outside of the boots with periwinkle, black, white, red, orange and yellow seed beads. The top of the boot is decorated with a geometric design as well as the flap. He or she then added 40 metal spots to the front of the flap and beaded the edge with metallic 9/0 cuts. You will see signs of wear on the leather but they are nicely constructed and in good shape.
These Moccasins measure about 9.75″ long x 3.5.″ at the widest point. They stand about 14″ tall where the leather flaps over at the top of the boot.
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Vintage Seminole Woman Doll with Red Necklace
Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women. This Seminole Woman Doll wears a colorful Cape and Dress made with traditional Seminole materials. The crafter made her body with palmetto fibers. Her outfit consists of a Cape, Traditional Bonnet and Skirt. She also wears several strands of Dark Red Seed Beads and a single strand of Clear Seed Beads as necklaces. The crafter stitched on her eyes and mouth. She does not have arms or legs. One of a Kind!
The clothing of Seminole dolls is a significant feature, reflecting the traditional clothing worn by the Seminole people. The garments are made using a technique called patchwork, where small fabric strips of various colors and patterns are sewn together to create intricate designs. The patchwork designs often incorporate geometric patterns and vibrant colors, including shades of red, yellow, blue, and green. Crafters can add additional embellishments such as ribbons, beads, shells, or embroidery to the clothing, which enhances the overall beauty and cultural significance of the doll. These dolls are popular among collectors and tourists seeking authentic Native American crafts.
This Vintage Seminole Woman Doll stands approx. 7.5 inches tall. A previous owner had this doll but she remains in good condition. The colors of her clothing are muted rather than bright. One of a Kind!
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Vintage Seminole Woman Doll with Earrings
Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women. This Doll Seminole Woman wears a colorful Cape and Dress made with traditional Seminole materials. The crafter made her body with palmetto fibers. Her outfit consists of a Cape, Traditional Bonnet and Skirt. She also wears orange bead earrings and several strands of Orange and Yellow Seed Beads as necklaces. The crafter sculpted her nose and stitched on her eyes and mouth. She does not have arms or legs. One of a Kind!
The clothing of Seminole dolls is a significant feature, reflecting the traditional clothing worn by the Seminole people. The garments are made using a technique called patchwork, where small fabric strips of various colors and patterns are sewn together to create intricate designs. The patchwork designs often incorporate geometric patterns and vibrant colors, including shades of red, yellow, blue, and green. Crafters can add additional embellishments such as ribbons, beads, shells, or embroidery to the clothing, which enhances the overall beauty and cultural significance of the doll. These dolls are popular among collectors and tourists seeking authentic Native American crafts.
This Vintage Doll Seminole Woman stands approx. 8 inches tall. A previous owner had this doll but she remains in very good condition. The colors of her clothing are muted rather than bright. One of a Kind!
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Antique Braintanned Leather Bag with Quillwork and Beadwork
This collectible Quilled Antique Bag is a fantastic find! The crafter used Braintanned Deerskin Leather to make the bag. He or she covered the bottom of the bag with Porcupine Quillwork in Red, Green and Orange quills. Then the crafter attached 11 strips covered with more quills in Red, Green, Blue and Yellow. The crafter attached these strips together at the bottom with a single Dark Blue Seed Bead between each one.
Along the sides of the bag, the crafter added Lazy Stitch beadwork in Turquoise, Dark Blue and White Center Red Seed Beads. More Dark Blue Seed Beads appear along one edge of the Quillwork. At the top of the bag, you will see edge beading in White Center Red and Turquoise Seed Beads along with the remains of mostly missing quillwork. At the very bottom you will see 3 inches of Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing fringe.
Native Americans use Quillwork to adorn a wide range of items, including moccasins, leggings, and dresses, as well as personal accessories like bags, pouches, and jewelry. Historically, quillwork was primarily practiced by women, who gathered the quills and prepare them for use. They cleaned, softened, and dyed the quills using natural materials such as berries or roots. This Quilled Antique Bag itself measures 5″ x 2″. The quilled strips are 1.75″ long and the fringe is about 3″ long. Overall the bag measures about 7″ long.
This Bag is very fragile due to its age. You will see some quills and beads are missing. We are selling it in a Ryker mount to help protect it. One of a Kind!
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Cloth Hopi Style Doll with Felt Shoes
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!
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Seminole Man Doll made of Palmetto
Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women. This vintage Seminole Man Doll wears a traditional patchwork big shirt and a yellow neck kerchief.. The crafter made his body with palmetto fibers. His outfit consists of a multicolored big shirt decorated with patchwork in a variety of colors. He wears a black head scarf. A strand of Brown Seed beads holds his yellow fabric neck kerchief tightly around his neck. His arms do not extend out of his sleeves.
The clothing of Seminole dolls is a significant feature, and reflects the traditional clothing worn by the Seminole people. Crafters make the garments with a technique called patchwork. They sew small fabric strips of various colors and patterns together to create intricate designs. The patchwork designs often incorporate geometric patterns and vibrant colors, including shades of red, yellow, blue, and green. Crafters may add additional embellishments such as ribbons, beads, shells, or embroidery to the clothing, which enhances the overall beauty and cultural significance of the doll. These dolls are popular among collectors and tourists seeking authentic Native American crafts.
This Seminole Man Doll stands approximately 11 inches tall. He does not stand easily on his feet and will need a prop to stand. We got this doll from a collection. You will not see much sign of wear. Structurally, he is in very good condition. One of a Kind!
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Palmetto Seminole Man Doll
Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women. This vintage Doll Seminole Man wears a traditional patchwork big shirt and a blue neck kerchief.. The crafter made his body with palmetto fibers. His outfit consists of a yellow shirt decorated with patchwork in a variety of colors. He wears a black hat with a metal band around it. A strand of Red, Blue and White Seed beads holds his blue fabric neck kerchief tightly around his neck.
The clothing of Seminole dolls is a significant feature, and reflects the traditional clothing worn by the Seminole people. Crafters make the garments with a technique called patchwork. They sew small fabric strips of various colors and patterns together to create intricate designs. The patchwork designs often incorporate geometric patterns and vibrant colors, including shades of red, yellow, blue, and green. Crafters may add additional embellishments such as ribbons, beads, shells, or embroidery to the clothing, which enhances the overall beauty and cultural significance of the doll. These dolls are popular among collectors and tourists seeking authentic Native American crafts.
This Vintage Doll Seminole Man stands approximately 10 tall. He stands on a slice of wood that is about 0.5 inches thick. He comes with a tag with the name of the crafter on it. We got this doll from a collection. You will see some stains and discoloration on his clothing. Structurally, he is in very good condition. One of a Kind!
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Wool Hood Beaded Red & Blue with Fabric Lining
Dress up your dance outfit with this Mic Mac style Hood Beaded Red & Blue. The crafter made this traditional headwear with a combination of bright Red and Blue wool fabric. He used bright yellow ribbon on the edges and the seam between the wool pieces. Both the side and bottom feature beaded designs the crafter made with White Seed Beads. On the yellow ribbon trim, the crafter attached pairs of Baby Blue Seed beads. He lined the inside with a floral patterned fabric.
Native Americans from the Northeast wear peaked caps or hoods like these. Crafters often decorate them with beads or ribbonwork, but they can also leave them plain. This Hood Beaded Red & Blue measures 19.5 inches to the top of the peak and 8.75 inches wide (lying flat). This Hood is in new condition. One of a Kind!
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Pair of Matching Red & Yellow Quilled Slats
These matching Quilled Slats Red & Yellow are ready to add to your project! The crafter used Red, Yellow, White, Pink and Purple Porcupine Quills to create the striped design. He or she skillfully wrapped them around a pair of rawhide slats that measure about 1/4 inch wide. The slats come with squared off ends. We are selling them as a pair. One of a Kind!
Native Americans use Quillwork to adorn a wide range of items, including moccasins, leggings, and dresses, as well as personal accessories like bags, pouches, and jewelry. Historically, quillwork was primarily practiced by women, who gathered the quills and prepare them for use. Then they clean, soften and flatten the quills to attach them to the item they want to decorate. They dye the quills using natural materials such as berries or roots.
These Quilled Slats Red & Yellow measure just about 10 inches long and 0.25 inches wide. We got these pieces from a collection. You will find them in very good condition with no breaks or missing quills. One of a Kind!
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Read the Denver Art Museum Leaflet Porcupine Quillwork
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Fire Polish Beads
Crafters use faceted Fire Polish Glass Beads to make jewelry and Native American Women’s Breastplates.
Crafters often overlook Fire Polish Beads for many beautiful projects! Use Fire Polish Beads in place of Glass Crow beads for a contemporary look. Fire Polish Beads are a must have bead for Southern Plains Native American Regalia.
We sell our Fire Polish Beads in bags of 100.
You may also like our regular Aurora Borealis Finish Fire Polish Beads!
Fluffs – Hand painted Golden Eagle
Hand Painted Golden Eagle Fluffs are beautiful imitations of the real thing! Use them for Women’s Hair Ornaments, Roach Pins, Headdresses and Bustles. Our painter lightly paints soft feathers to resemble Golden Eagle Fluffs. We sell these Fluffs by the dozen. Each feather measures approximately 6″ long.
Traditionally Native Americans have used feathers from a variety of birds. They use them to decorate their clothing, jewelry, accessories and as tools, like Smudge Feathers. While it is fine to own and use Turkey Feathers, it is unlawful to possess real Eagle, Hawk and Owl feathers. You can still get the look of a beautiful Eagle feathers for your projects with our hand-painted look-alikes.
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Antique Seminole Doll
Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women. This antique Seminole woman doll from the 1930s-40s is made with traditional Seminole materials. The crafter made her body with palmetto fibers.
Her outfit consists of a Cape, Traditional Bonnet and Skirt. The crafter decorated the clothing with rickrack. He or she added Sequins and Bead Brooches to her Bonnet.
This Antique Seminole Doll stands just over 12″ tall. A previous owner had this doll but she remains in very good condition.
One of a Kind!
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Antique Seminole Doll
Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women. This antique Seminole woman doll from the 1930s-40s is made with traditional Seminole materials. The crafter made her body with palmetto fibers.
Her outfit consists of a Cape, Traditional Bonnet and Skirt. The crafter decorated the clothing with rickrack. This doll also wears a necklace and earrings of multi colored Seed Beads.
This Antique Seminole Doll stands 11″ tall. A previous owner had this doll but she remains in very good condition.
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Plains Style Moccasins Pattern
Use our Plains Indian Moccasin Pattern to construct your own leather moccasins! The Native Americans of the Plains wear a basic two piece moccasin similar to these.
Each tribe adds their own variations to the shape and style. They apply variations to the shape of the tongue, the sole, the fringe and the decorate elements. Native Americans commonly embellish their moccasins with Seed Beads, Porcupine Quills and/or Metal Cones.
This pattern includes instructions for working with leather and a glossary.
You will need Leather measuring 13″ x 24″ for the uppers, 2 pieces of Leather or Rawhide measuring 11.5″ x 5″ for the soles. The pattern accommodates Men’s sizes 7 – 12 and Women’s sizes 5 – 10.
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Native American Style Adult Jingle Dress Pattern
Use this Pattern to make Jingle Dresses in Women’s sizes Small – X Large. The basic pattern is a contemporary Jingle Dress style with ideas for variations in construction and trim.
We also offer a Child’s size Jingle Dress Pattern.
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Early American Shirts – Pioneer Shirt
You will enjoy this roomy, comfortable Pioneer Shirt for period outfits or everyday wear. Made with unbleached muslin, it comes with a collar and dropped shoulders. Wood buttons at the neck go through looped buttonholes.
This sizing listed is for Men. Women may want to order one size smaller than usual. You will have minimal shrinkage when you wash and dry this shirt.
We offer Sizes Medium – XX Large.
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Muslin Early American Jefferson Shirt
You will find the Jefferson Shirt roomy and comfortable for period outfits or everyday wear. Thomas Jefferson is the namesake of this reproduction shirt. It comes with dropped shoulder seams, a band collar and wood buttons.
Our seamstress makes these with unbleached cotton muslin. Sizing listed is for men. Women should order one size smaller than usual. These shirts show minimal shrinkage when dried.
We offer sizes Medium – XX Large.
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Assumption Garters
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.
Choose Red or Blue.
60% Rayon, 32% Acrylic, 8% Polyester. Hand wash.
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Assumption Sashes
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.
60% Rayon, 32% Acrylic, 8% Polyester. Hand wash.
We also offer matching Assumption Garters!
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Music CD World Best Fancy Dance Songs Vol #2
World’s Best Fancy Dance Songs Vol. 2 features a selection of women’s Native American Fancy Dance songs.
Put on your Fancy Shawls! You’ll be ready to dance after listening to this CD!
Song List:
- Woman’s Fancy – Blacklodge Singers
- Woman’s Fancy – Little Island Cree Singers
- Fancy Dance – Grey Buffalo Singers
- Woman’s Fancy – Ya-iyo-waza Singers
- Woman’s Fancy – Smokey Valley Singers
- Woman’s Fancy – Echo Sky Singers
- Woman’s Fancy – Circle Strong Singers
- Woman’s Fancy – Northern Wind Singers
- Woman’s Fancy – Red Scaffold Singers
- Woman’s Fancy – Four Little Feather Singers
- Woman’s Fancy – Northern Wind Singers
- Fancy Shawl – Red Hawk Singers
- Woman’s Fancy – Brown Eagle Singers
- Woman’s Fancy – Eagle Claw Singers
- Woman’s Fancy – Whitefish Bay Singers
- Ladies Fancy – Seekaskootch Singers
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Music CD World Best Fancy Dance Songs
World Best Fancy Dance Songs includes both Women’s and Men’s Fancy Dance songs. Get those bustles and bells on, find your Fancy Dance Shawl …you’ll be ready to dance after listening to this CD!
Song List:
- Woman’s Fancy – Eyabay
- Mahno Dweh – Gun – Chi-Geezis
- Woman’s Fancy – Northern Wind
- Fancy Dance – Lone Creek
- Woman’s Fancy – Circle Strong Singers
- Woman’s Fancy – Black Lodge Singers
- Men’s Fancy – Red Sons Singers
- Woman’s Fancy – Smokey Valley Singers
- Woman’s Fancy – Drum Circle Singers
- Fancy Dance – Two Feathers Singers
- Fancy Dance – Sioux Assiniboine
- Fancy Dance – Dead Horse Creek
- Woman’s Fancy – Little Island Creek
- Woman’s Fancy – Red Scaffold
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Music CD Songs & Dances of the Eastern Indians
Songs & Dances of the Eastern Indians From Medicine Spring & Allegany features traditional songs that were recorded at non-ceremonial performances. These songs demonstrate similarities between Native Americans from two distinct regions.
Musical instruments include a crockery water drum, coconut-shell hand rattle, and terrapin-shell leg rattles worn by the women dancers.
Song List:
- Long Dance/Stomp Dance
- Doublehead Dance-Stomp Dance
- Bean Dance
- Shake the Bush Dance
- Rabbit Dance
- Corn Dance
- Pigeon Dance
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Life in a Longhouse Village
By Bobbie Kalman. Softcover. 32 pgs. Designed for younger readers, this wonderfully illustrated and well researched book describes the Northeastern Woodland groups who lived in longhouses and were farmers and hunters. Information on daily lives, the roles of men, women, children and elders.
Read the Denver Art Museum leaflet The Iroquois Long House.
ISBN 0-7787-0462-9
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Beginner Moccasin Kit Deertan Leather
Deertan Leather Moccasin Kit features Deertan cowhide, which is very durable but soft like Deerhide. The Deertan Leather Moccasin Kit includes cut and pre-punched leather pieces. So you can lace them together with the included lacing! They come with cushioned insoles that are already attached, too!
These moccasin kits come in sizes estimated for Women. The Extra Small size is about 8″ Long. Therefore, Children’s sizes should be the same. For Men’s sizes, select 1-2 sizes larger.
- Extra Small (4-5)
- Small (6-7)
- Medium (8-9)
- Large (10-11)
- X Large (12-13)
If you would like a more authentic type of moccasin, try our own Plume Eastern Woodland Moccasin Kit. That kit includes Deerskin Leather and instructions to make a pair of moccasins that fit your measurements.
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Music CD Iroquois Social Dance Songs No. 3
Iroquois Social Dance Songs No. 3 is one of three collections of Iroquois Social Dance Songs. Each CD has a pamphlet with descriptions of each song. Original copyright 1969.
Song List:
- Strike-The-Stick-Dance
- New Women’s Shuffle Dance
- Naked Dance
- Pidgeon Dance
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