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What are the two different types of Native American beadwork?
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The two types of Native American beadwork are called the “lazy stitch” or “lane stitch” and the “tack stitch” or “flat stitch”. You can shop a collection of Native American beadwork from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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Plateau Beaded Cuffs
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Plateau Indian beaded cuffs. With beautiful floral beading on green trade cloth
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
$1,725
Plateau Beaded Gauntlets
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Plateau floral beaded gauntlets. Design is bold and bright, featuring colors of
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Leather, Beads
$5,175
Sioux Beaded Pictorial Tunic
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux pictorial beaded tunic. Thread sewn and assembled using multiple hide panels. Beaded with 12
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
$34,500
Native American Cree Beaded Gauntlets
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large pair of Native American beaded Cree gauntlets. Featuring five multicolored flowers and zigzag
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Leather, Beads
Early 20th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Sioux Indian beaded moccasins with buffalo hoof design, beaded tabs and parfleche
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
Beaded Native American Yakima Dress
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Yakama Indian dress with fully beaded cape, same both sides. Brain/smoked tanned
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Leather, Beads