Potawatomi beadwork

Potawatomi beaded moccasins Vintage American Indian Art Form and Tradition

pipebag, Prairie Potawatomi, Kansas NMAI

Potawatomi Indians, Nation of Fire. An Algonquian tribe, first encountered on the islands of Green Bay, Wis., and at its head. According to the traditions of all three tribes, the Potawatomi, Chippewa, and Ottawa were originally one people, and seem to have reached the region about the upper end of Lake Huron together.

AN EARLY PAIR OF INTERMONTANE QUILLED BUFFALO HIDE MOCCASINS c. 1850 each "keyhole" with circular - Available at 2009 September American Indian...

A POTAWATOMI LOOM- BEADED BANDOLIER BAG c. 1890 cloth, glass beads, thread Length: 37 inches - Available at 2014 November 14 American...

The longstanding tradition of beadwork is taking on a new twist among young First Nations artists who've developed a long string of social media followers, in turn driving their businesses. These three Ontario artists speak about how they got started and the intricacies of their work.

Native Americans, including Potawatomi, have used beading as an art form long before European contact. Many today adorn their regalia with wonderful patterns and meaningful beaded pieces. It's never too late to learn this beautiful tradition.

Traditional Potawatomi Dress

Panther incision and beadwork, all Potawatomi