Sioux Quill and Beadwork

Sioux Quill and Beadwork

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.

ISBN 9780486420899

Watch our video How to Do Porcupine Quill Work!

For more information, view the Denver Art Museum leaflet on Porcupine Quillwork HERE!