Braintan.com – Natural Leather & Tanning Resources

Huge sight on brain tanning with several pages dedicated to tanning methods. Pictures of work from several artists.

Canku Ota (Many Paths) – Craft Articles Archive

A bi-weekly newsletter for youth that celebrates Native America, it’s traditions and cultures. Each issue includes a craft project or article. This link takes you to a listing of past articles. Very nicely done, great detail. Past articles have included:
• Beading Series (8 parts)
• Hairpipe Series (4 parts)
• Quillwork Series (2 parts)
• Feather Series (2 parts)

Hair Pipes in Plains Indian Adornment

Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology – By John C. Ewers
Students of the American Indians and of Western history are familiar with the elaborate breastplates of long, light-colored, tubular beads worn by many prominent Plains Indian men that have been depicted in photographs taken since about 1870. There is a fascinating history to Hairpipes that is told in the Smithsonian Institution Libraries Electronic Edition 1996 of John C. Ewers, “Hair Pipes in Plains Indian Adornment”. It gives the history of hairpipes from the beginning before white man came to present time.

How to Make a Native American Porcupine Hair Roach Trailer

This video by Wesly Two Eagles teaches you how to make a Native American Porcupine Hair Roach video. It teaches you how to make the base, tie the porcupine and deer hair, sew the roach together, make a cowhide spreader with 2 spinning feathers, and more.

How to Buy Genuine American Indian Arts & Crafts

Produced in cooperation with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, U.S. Department of the Interior
Whether you’re drawn to the beauty of turquoise and silver jewelry or the earth tone colors of Indian pottery, having some knowledge about American Indian arts and crafts can help you get the most for your money. Be aware that some unscrupulous retailers want to take your money in exchange for imitation American Indian arts and crafts.

This website provides buying tips and information on where and how to complain about fraud.

Making Regalia with Joaquin Lonelodge

The name says it all. Juaquin Lonelodge is a veteran of both the U.S. Marines and the Powwow Arena. His Fancy Dance abilities have won him a national championship and many awards. In addition, Juaquin has been crafting various forms of regalia since childhood. Mr. Lonelodge is an athlete and craftsman who is not afraid of a sewing machine, proving that men can actually do it! The original 26 videos are part of a series shown on Cheyenne and Arapaho Television. Also, see Joaquin Lonelodge’s Facebook Page.

Native Tech

Original articles focusing on materials of the Eastern Woodlands, providing historical and contemporary background, technical instruction and references.

Seminole Patchwork – by Victoria Westermark-Many Bad Horses

In the early 19th century Seminoles wore clothing made from hides or skins similar to that of other Southeast tribes. The first versions of Seminole patchwork, from the late 1800’s to the early 20th century evolved out of necessity. This article chronicles the development of Seminole patchwork from its beginning to present day use.