The Unappreciated Tin-Peddler; His Services To Early Manufacturers By R. Malcolm Keir, Instructor in Industrial Economics, University of Pennsylvania. Photo Credit: Berenice Abbott, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. The Unappreciated Tin-Peddler; His Services To Early Manufacturers By R. Malcolm Keir, Instructor in Industrial Economics, University of Pennsylvania. Photo Credit: Berenice [read more]
The origin and history of the blanket capote, or long greatcoat, has long been closely associated with the fur trade in North America. It is not surprising that the wide-scale harvesting of furs for European markets coincided with the development of this uniquely Canadian garment. Indeed the capotes, or more specifically the wool blankets from which they were sewn, became one of the most sought after trade items, replacing furs as the typical winter clothing for both the native and European trappers and traders alike.
Tahchee and His Knife By James Batson Photo Credit: Charles Bird King, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Tah-Chee Cherokee Chief 1838 Tahchee and His Knife By James Batson Photo Credit: Charles Bird King, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Tah-Chee Cherokee Chief 1838 An irony of this article 'Tachee and [read more]
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Powwows are a celebration of heritage and traditions, and a way for Native Americans to connect with each other while keeping their culture alive through dance, song and storytelling. These articles on American Indian Dance Regalia include the items worn or carried as accessories by the dancers of any era (but mostly 'today') at powwows across North America. These articles include: Flat Fan Craft Focus Intro, Lenape Ribbonwork, Making Regalia with Juaquin Lonelodge Video Series, How To Make Moccasins, Porky Roach Craft Focus, Preparing Gourds for Peyote Gourd Rattles, Porcupine Quillwork Craft Focus, Imitation Eagle Turkey Feather Preparation Tips, Native American Dance Shawls, History Of Tradecloth, and more.
Crazy Crow Trading Post offers many articles, both of original research and republications (with permission) on topics concerning making American Indian style beadwork or porcupine quillwork that you would find or use at a rendezvous or historic reenactment or powwow. Articles include: The Venetian Bead Story by Peter Francis Jr, Bone Hairpipe History: From Shell to Bone, Trade Bead Migration into North America, Seed Bead History and Use by Native American Tribes, Porcupine Quillwork Craft Focus, Native American Tribal Bead Color Preference, Seed Beads & Pony Beads – Mix or Match?, and more.
Crazy Crow Trading Post offers many articles, both of original research and republications (with permission) on topics concerning personal gear, food or recipes, historic uniforms, attire or regalia, weapons, that you might find around your rendezvous or historic reenactor or powwow encampment. Articles include: Complex and Fascintating History of Frybread, History of Fire Strikers and Fire Making, Blanket Capote History, Mountain Man Rendezvous Clothing & Accessories for Beginners, Lewis & Clark Compass, History of Writing in Colonial America, History of European Gorget as Native American Trade Items, The Beads That Did Not Buy Manhattan Island, & many more!
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Leather Buying Terms & Tips Understanding Leather Industry Jargon Makes for Better Choices Photo Credit: Canva.com Leather Buying Terms & Tips Understanding Leather Industry Jargon Makes for Better Choices Photo Credit: Canva.com Purchasing Leather At Crazy Crow Trading Post, we purchase leather from several tanneries worldwide and sell [read more]
