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 Reindeer Bracelets
What is Sami Duodji
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...
Sami Open Braid Weaving
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...
Rigid Heddle Band Weaving
Beaivi Heddle
Here is a YouTube video demonstrating how to weave using the Beaivi weaving loom – A Sami-style 2 hole rigid heddle.… Read more...
Saami Band Weaving Drafts
Sami Band Weaving
These Sami style weaving drafts can be woven using a single or double hole rigid heddle loom. The band weaving patterns are woven using a pickup technique over a tabby ground warp.… Read more...
How to Warp a Saami Rigid Heddle
To put a warp onto a Beaivi Sami weaving loom is a fairly simple process. I use my warping board that is attached to the back of my loom to measure the warp – similar to preparing a warp for any other loom.… Read more...
