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Sewing machines filled with miles of thread can stamp out the simplest garment and the most lavish gowns. The art of sewing, whether by hand or on a machine, is what clothes each of us. In Native America, sewing is used for basic purposes and it’s used to make traditional and religious attire. How has fashion and the use of color changed over time? How has technology influenced the art of sewing? What are some basic tips for people just learning how to sew?
Guests:
Lisa Iron Cloud (Oglala Lakota) – co-founder of the Lakota Sewing Circle
Juaquin Lonelodge (Arapaho and Cheyenne) – host of “Making Regalia” and creator of Warchild Society
Marjorie Tabone (Inupiaq and Kiowa) – culture barer, skin sewer and former Miss Indian World
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- Lakota Sewing Circle
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- Lakota Sewing Circle
Break Music: Niizh Straight (song) Niizhoo Sullivan (artist) Rez Kid Rhythm (album)
