Quill and Beadwork of the Western Sioux

by Carrie A Lyford

This classic book was first published in 1940 and is still a useful resource. Contains photos of beaded and quilled items including pipe bags, dresses, moccasins, knife sheaths and more. Provides descriptions of bead and quillwork techniques, hide and sinew preparation, and Sioux design elements and patterns. This is an excellent introduction and a good addition to any craftworker's library!

Skins & Sinew

• Preparation of Skins
• Cleaning Dressed Skins
• Sinew

Porcupine Quillwork

• Dyes
• Quill Techniques
  • Wrapping
  • Plaiting
• Sewing
  • Stitches
  • One-Quill Sewing
  • Two, Three, and Four Quills
  • Splicing
• Design

Beadwork

• Beadwork Techniques
  • Overlaid or Spot Stitch
  • Lazy Stitch
• Cloth and Thread
• Weaving

Development of Sioux Designs

• Design Elements, Units, and Patterns
• Names of Designs
• Design Elements Most Commonly Used by the Sioux
• Designs as Symbols
• Design as Related to the Object Decorated

116 pp ~ 33 b/w photos — ©1940