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Style: MASKISINA A GUIDE TO NORTHERN-STYLE MÉTIS MOCCASINS

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Style: ASOWACIKANISA A GUIDE TO SMALL MÉTIS BAGS

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Style: WÂPIKWANIY A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO MÉTIS FLORAL BEADWORK

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Style: SÃŽNAPÂN KÃŽSKASÂKÂS A GUIDE TO MAKING CONTEMPORARY-STYLE MÉTIS RIBBON SKIRTS

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MASKISINA: A GUIDE TO NORTHERN-STYLE MÉTIS MOCCASINS

maskisina: A Guide to Northern-Style Métis Moccasins is a follow-up to the highly successful wapikwaniy: A Beginner’s Guide to Metis Floral Beadwork. Much likewapikwaniymaskisina guides readers, step-by-step, on how to create their very own moccasins. It contains detailed photographs along with each step and also includes a DVD tutorial. It also includes a historic overview of moccasins by Sherry Farrell Racette. Patterns for cutting the correct sizes for the soles and vamps are included in the book.


ASOWACIKANISA: A GUIDE TO SMALL MÉTIS BAGS

asowacikanisa: A Guide to Small Métis Bags is a continuation in the series of “how to” books on Métis material culture. This resource will guide you in the step-by-step process on how to create two different bags, a tobacco pouch and a sash bag, which were traditional utilitarian items used by the Metis. These bags are used today to carry traditional medicines and other treasured items. Complete with historical information, easy to follow instructions, detailed photos and accompanying DVD, this resource provides everything you need to know to make your own traditional bags. (Materials not included)


WÂPIKWANIY: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO MÉTIS FLORAL BEADWORK

wâpikwaniy: A Beginner’s Guide to Métis Floral Beadwork is a step-by-step guide book and DVD video which provides information and instruction on Métis floral beadwork.  The guide is intended for beginning beaders and includes an historical overview by Sherry Farrell Racette, followed by instructions on basic beading, supply lists and options, techniques and hints, and examples of traditional and contemporary beadwork.  Patterns are included in the book.


SÎNAPÂN KÎSKASÂKÂS: A GUIDE TO MAKING CONTEMPORARY-STYLE MÉTIS RIBBON SKIRTS

sînapân kîskasâkâs: A Guide to Making Contemporary-Style Métis Ribbon Skirts will assist you in the creation of your own Métis style ribbon skirt. Authors, Bonny Johnson and Leah Marie Dorion guide you through the process with detailed instructions which are accompanied by photographs of each step. This resource comes with a companion DVD, and introductions from both authors on the historical and contemporary uses of these traditional Métis style ribbon skirts.