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Lakota Quillwork Tutorial

Welcome to the Native American Quillwork Tutorial sponsored by Wandering Bull! In this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn the beautiful art of quillwork, a traditional Native American craft. Our instructor will guide you through the process of selecting and preparing quills, as well as techniques for creating stunning designs on leather or cloth. Quillwork is a traditional art form that has been practiced by many Native American tribes for centuries. Historically, quills were collected from p

Threads of heritage. Embellished with intricate quillwork, Lily Gladstone’s custom gown for the 96th Academy Awards was created in collaboration with Creative Director Sabato De Sarno and Indigenous designer Joe Big Mountain of Ironhorse Quillwork. Lily Gladstone made history as the first Native American woman to be nominated for Best Actress for ‘Killers of the Flower Moon.’ | Gucci

Quillwork, beadwork, basket making, and pottery, are just some examples of Mi'kmaw art. Before European colonization, items were created to be useful and attractive. This continued after colonization, but there was also a rise of commodity art. Europeans were willing to buy or trade for the items, and in response, Mi'kmaw artisans made a new economy of more decorative art. Mi'kmaw art continues to evolve. Learn more with our living exhibit Pjila'si, our interpretative program on quillwork "Porcu