Moccasins- Vintage Northern Plains

Moccasins- Vintage Northern Plains

These Moccasins- Vintage Northern 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 11/0 seed beads. These moccasins measure 9.5″ long x  3.5″ wide at the instep. (About a Women’s size 6 – 6.5 or an older Child’s 4 – 4.5).  They stand about 2″ high at the cuff. The Leather Lacing Ties remain intact. The Beadwork has some bead loss and has had some minor repairs.  The moccasins show soiling and staining but remain in good wearable condition.

One of  Kind!

Northern Plains moccasins

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 vary, featuring 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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