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A History of Button Manufacture, Use & Classification

It is hard to imagine relatively ‘modern’ times without buttons for the uses known to them today. Yet it was not until 13th century Germany when buttons featuring that most important counterpart, buttonholes, were used to keep clothing closed and they also started to be used for fastening shoes, tunics, surcoats, hoods, etc. In Europe, close-fitting clothes became stylish among nobles and royalty, and buttons were used to help the garments fit more snugly around the wearer. By the 13th and 14th century, buttons were widespread throughout Europe.

A History of Button Manufacture, Use & Classification2025-03-19T17:08:54+00:00

Seed Bead History and Use by Native American Tribes

The purpose of this article on Czech Glass Seed Beads is to provide a thumbnail sketch of the history of one of the most popular trade items used in Native American craftwork. The use of the “seed bead” by Native Americans beginning in the 1800s was the result of hundreds of years of European glass technology intersecting with the westward expansion of the United States across the continent.

Seed Bead History and Use by Native American Tribes2024-09-21T17:28:07+00:00

Longhunter Riflemans Frocks Crow Calls Sale

Longhunter Rifleman's Frocks Crow Calls Sale 10% Off thru 10/31/20 Buckskinner and Longhunter Rifleman's Frocks now on sale at Crazy Crow Trading Post. Our Linen-Look Rifleman's Frocks, Wool Pullover Rifleman's Frocks, and Fustian Rifleman's Frocks are loose fitting, fringed coats that were worn from the French & Indian War [read more]

Longhunter Riflemans Frocks Crow Calls Sale2024-09-21T17:32:37+00:00

J. Eric Smith – Chickasaw Bowyer, Artist, Author

Rate This Article J. Eric Smith Chickasaw Bowyer, Artist, Author & Cultural Teacher Featured Artist July 2020 J. Eric Smith Chickasaw Bowyer, Artist, Author & Cultural Teacher Featured Artist July 2020 Eric Smith, Chickasaw, is a well-recognized bowyer, archery historian, and teacher in the art of [read more]

J. Eric Smith – Chickasaw Bowyer, Artist, Author2022-02-22T14:29:24+00:00

Lenape Ribbonwork

Rate This Article Lenape Ribbonwork Compiled By: Jim Rementer, Secretary Culture Preservation Committee ~ Delaware Tribe of Indians Lenape Ribbonwork Compiled By: Jim Rementer, Secretary Culture Preservation Committee ~ Delaware Tribe of Indians This is a two panel list about Lenape ribbonwork. The main purpose of [read more]

Lenape Ribbonwork2024-11-19T14:36:42+00:00

Native American Design Fleece Blankets Sale

Native American Design Fleece Blankets Sale 20% Off thru 6/30/20 Four Native American inspired design blankets from Crazy Crow. Made of snuggly super soft and super inexpensive, these fleece blankets are sure to please anyone that enjoys Native American designs used with Southwest decor. Perfect for giveaways or just [read more]

Native American Design Fleece Blankets Sale2024-10-09T13:51:29+00:00
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