Quillwork is a form of textile embellishment traditionally practiced by Indigenous peoples of North America that employs the quills of porcupines as an aesthetic element. Quills from bird …

Description and pictures of various types of quillwork: woven quillwork, sewn quillwork, quillwork on birchbark, and a brief discussion of other types of quillwork.

Quillwork, type of embroidery done with the quills of a porcupine, or sometimes with bird feathers. This type of decoration was used by American Indians from Maine to Virginia and westward to …

Feb 7, 2006 · Quillwork refers to the Indigenous art of using coloured porcupine quills to decorate various items such as clothing, bags, medicine bundles and regalia. Quillwork pieces have …

Whether you are a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this tutorial is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about the rich cultural history of quillwork.

Porcupine Quillwork is perhaps the oldest form Native American embroidery, and was a widespread form of decoration for Great Lakes and Plains peoples living within the natural …

The central panels of the decorations show perhaps the most cleverly contrived of all the methods of quillwork ornamentation. They appear to be made up of a large number of minute cylindrical …

Information about traditional and contemporary Native American quillwork, with links to quilling crafts for sale by American Indian artists.

Quillwork, or the use of dyed, flattened porcupine quills as a means of decoration, is unique to the indigenous people of North America. The porcupine's habitat ranges from Maine to Alaska, and...

Sep 21, 2025 · Quillwork is an art form traditionally practiced by various Indigenous peoples of North America that involves the use of porcupine quills to decorate garments, baskets, and …