Classic old time quilled Blackfoot shirt of the early 1800's using all natural and traditional materials.

Nothing but deer and elk sinew is used for the quillwork, beadwork and seams. The materials used are light smoked brain tanned buckskin, dyed porcupine quills, ermine strips, old stock blue and white pony beads, horsehair, wool trade cloth, iron oxide, brown earth paint and brown cotton thread.


Close-ups show front disc, quillwork and ermine strips on the sleeves plus side and back views.

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