This article continues from Part 1 – Sami Pulla Bracelet Pattern for making a Pewter braid.
Sami Armband – 4 Strand
Sami style reindeer bracelets are usually made using reindeer leather and pewter thread. The pewter thread is woven into a braid and then hand stitched onto a length of reindeer leather.… Read more...
Sigga Heddle Band Weaving
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...
Fish Tanning
I have been working with reindeer leather for the past year or so, hand stitching and making small bags, purses and pouches.… Read more...
Vadmal
Vadmal Cloth
Vadmal (Wadmal) is a woven wool cloth that has been felted. Felting the fabric after weaving, thickens the cloth and makes it wind and water resistant as well as warm.… Read more...
Raanu
The earliest Raanu weavings date back to the 1600’s. The Saami wove Raanu (Rátnu, Rádno, Grene) and used them as wall coverings in their tents and sod huts.… Read more...