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Beading How To: Applique Stitch

We've recently had some inquiries from those of you wanting to learn about different beadwork techniques, so Michael from our Sioux Trading Post offered to give us an intro. Today,...

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Lakota Beadwork Artist Kevin Fast Horse: Inspirations

Rose and I recently took a trip to beadwork artist Kevin Fast Horse's home studio to hang out with him in his studio for a few hours, watch him work,...

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Northern Plains Indian Art Market

Celebrating the work of over 100 Native American artists representing over 30 different tribes, the Northern Plains Indian Art Market is a magnificent display of traditional crafts and contemporary artwork,...

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Native Dresses Tell a Story

"More than mere articles of clothing; they [dresses] are canvases for the expression of tribal culture and personal identity. At each stage of life, exquisitely sewed clothing enriched the lives...

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July's Featured Piece: Buffalo Robe with Sunburst Design

During the summer solstice, just before the sun climbs above the horizon, the buffalo constellation is visible among the stars…so it seems only fitting that Lynn, our Native Gallery director...

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The Native American Cradleboard, More Than Just a Baby Carrier

Native children were adored. From their first baby cradle to the clothes they wore when they began to walk, and the toys and dolls they played with, these exquisite items...

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Native American Art: The Beauty of the Buffalo Horn Cover

Every now and then we get a piece that speaks volumes about the old ways of the Lakota…and artist James Little Wounded never ceases to amaze! Of all the incredible...

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Beadwork Artist Kevin Fast Horse: Staying True to His Lakota Roots

Renowned for his intricate beadwork designs, artist Kevin Fast Horse is well known for his ability to effortlessly blend traditional Native American beading techniques with contemporary imagery and functionality.His work...

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Native American Dolls: The evolution of a teaching tool

Imbued with history, crafted with tradition, and adorned with tribal custom, Native American dolls were once lovingly created by mothers and grandmothers as gifts for their young daughters and granddaughters.PurposeAlthough...

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