Pouch with Loomed Quillwork

$250.00

Pouch with Loomed Quillwork

This collectible Pouch with Loomed Quillwork panel is a fantastic find!  Master Craftsman Andy Bullock used Deerskin Leather to make the bag. He attached a  2″ panel of colored quills in a geometric design.  Then he added a Pony Trader blue, Cheyenne pink, White and Cobalt blue seed bead design around it.  Along the sides of the bag, Andy added Edge Beading with Pony Trader Blue beads. He added more Cheyenne Pink and Cobalt Blue seed beads to the flap of the bag. At the very bottom you will see two 5 inch long  Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing drops strung with Blue trade Beads.  Andy added Trade Beads and Brass Beads to the Deerskin Leather Lacing strap. The bag measures 4″ x 3″.  The quilled panel measures  2″ x  1″.   The bag measures about 18.5″ long including the strap.

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Native Americans use Quillwork to adorn a wide range of items.  Including moccasins, leggings, and dresses, as well as personal accessories like bags.  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.

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