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Sewing was an important tradition for Native Americans long before it became a popular pandemic pastime. Many tribes, especially the Seminoles and those from the Great Plains, took up quilting around the turn of the 20th Century. The intricate patterns in Native quilts reflect tribal heritage and the artistry of the individual quilters. Native quilts are used to tell stories and are offered as gifts to honor achievements. We’ll talk with quilters about how their craft goes beyond merely making covers for beds.
Guests:
Diane Hill (Creek/Cheyenne/Arapaho) – quilter for over 30 years
Marie Tozier (Inupiat) – quilter and a poet
Rick Kagigebi (Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians) – blanket maker
Break 1 music: We (single) Thunderbirds Raised Her (artist)
Break 2 music: His Spirit Reflected in the Moon (song) Khu.éex’ (artist) They Forgot They Survived (album)
