
“Because we are always only a week away from the tent.”
I came across this article today as I was looking through one of my handspinning books.… Read more...
“Because we are always only a week away from the tent.”
I came across this article today as I was looking through one of my handspinning books.… Read more...
Sami band weaving has traditionally been woven using a small reed made of wood or bone. The heddle has long slots alternating with small holes for the warp.… Read more...
I have been working with reindeer leather for the past year or so, hand stitching and making small bags, purses and pouches.… Read more...
One of the traditional Saami duodji crafts is leathermaking. I thought I would give it a try. I started with something simple by purchasing a Sami bracelet kit from a Sami supplier in Sweden TNKReativt.… Read more...
Sami Duodji is all traditional handicraft that is made by the Saami people. The crafts are both artistic and have a functional purpose such as tools, clothing, knives, cups, bags, hats, belts, laces.… Read more...
I have been doing a study on Sami band weaving and I noticed that the ends of the heddle woven shoe bands are often finished with a simple braid technique of finger weaving or open braiding the ends.… Read more...