quillwork
Americannoun
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a type of decoration using softened and usually dyed porcupine or bird quills.
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an American Indian handicraft or utility item decorated in this manner.
Example Sentences
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They’re known for putting a contemporary spin on traditional beadwork, quillwork and dolls.
From New York Times ● Aug. 21, 2015
While her fingers swiftly flew at her quillwork, she told the story of how the earth began.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
Their ornaments are two or three coils of brass wire twisted around the rim of each ear, in which incisions are made for that purpose; blue beads, brass rings, quillwork, and fringe occasionally answer.
From Pioneers in Canada by E. Wallcousins
A hoop was made about two feet in diameter, nearly covered with dressed leather, and trimmed with quillwork, feathers, bits of metal, and other trinkets, on which were certain particular marks.
From Pioneers in Canada by E. Wallcousins
He had nothing with him but the clothing he wore, fringed buckskin leggings and a buckskin vest decorated with blue and green quillwork in diamond patterns.
From Shaman by Robert Shea
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