Moccasins-Northern Plains

Moccasins-Northern Plains

These Vintage Moccasins-Northern Plains Plains Style beaded moccasins feature colorful geometric designs.  The crafter made them from Braintanned Deerskin Leather.  They added a rawhide soles to the bottom. The crafter created the beadwork using 10/0 seed beads. These moccasins measure 10″ long x  4″ wide at the instep. They stand about 3″ high at the cuff. The Leather Lacing Ties remain intact.  The moccasins show soiling and staining but remain in good wearable condition.

One of  Kind!

Moccasins-Northern Plains are traditional footwear crafted by Indigenous peoples of the Great Plains. Artisans make them from soft-tanned deer or bison hide, ensuring comfort and durability. They construct the soles from rawhide, providing protection against rough terrain.

Crafters hand-sew these moccasins with sinew and embellish them with intricate beadwork, showcasing cultural identity and artistic expression. Designs will vary and can feature geometric patterns and symbolic motifs that tell personal or communal stories. Many pairs incorporate quillwork, painted elements, or fringed accents, adding distinctive detail.

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