Quilled Knife Cases....

Here are a few of the knife cases we have made.       There are a variety of styles common to the Plains  Peoples.  These are examples of three different kinds...

This is a typical Lakota knifecase. Quillwork embroidery on brain tanned buckskin. Sinew sewn and edged with Italian seed beads. The inner rawhide is buffalo. Click on it for a closer look

Here is something a little different. This is an example from the Red River Metis people. The Metis were expert in the art of  quillwork . Their designs are often intricate with a mix of geometric and floral patterns.

This style was favored by the northern bands of the Lakota people (Hunkpapa, Minniconjou). It's different from the other Lakota case but quite common.

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