"Crow Calls" is only sent to current customers. Published every two months, it is an 8-page, full-color flyer. Our March/April issue went out the first week of March 2007.

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PARFLECHE PAINTING
The Craft Tip information for this issue regards how to paint rawhide for parfleche manufacturing.

Historical Background
Native Americans have made rawhide storage containers for many generations. This specially prepared rawhide was referred to by the Europeans as “parfleche” (PAR-flesh). The material used was predominantly buffalo, but elk and beef rawhide can also be used. Parfleche containers were usually decorated with earth pigment paint. The paint designs, like beadwork designs, were fairly tribal-specific. There was no end to the variety of sizes and shapes into which these containers could be made, including large flat folded parfleches, “envelopes” with tie-down flaps, cylinders (“war bonnet cases”), and the boxes or “trunks” that are generally associated with the reservation period.

Getting Started: By clicking on the link below, you'll be able to see that these steps focus on the actual painting of parfleches. To learn how to make parfleche containers, see the resources at the end of the article.

Supplies Needed: Powder Paint (colors of your choice), Powdered Hide glue (1 oz.), bone or wooden paint brush sticks, small ice box dish containers

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Craft Focus: PARFLECHE PAINTING (see entire article)

The items pictured above are just a small sampling of the many new items we have available for 2007!! Click on the link below to start shopping!!

A recent addition to the CCTP website, the "Special Finds" section features one-of-a-kind products and/or special items of interest to Crazy Crow customers but available only in small quantities.

For example, under "Special Finds" you currently can see and purchase several different genuine & beautiful Navajo Rugs! We also have many fully-beaded & decorated pieces, such as pipebags, knife sheaths and rosettes! Be sure to periodically check "Special Finds" for updates!

View our Special Find Items here!!

For full detail (location, contacts, event detail, event web site, etc.), click the link below to go to the Powwow & Rendezvous Event pages on the Crazy Crow website.

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