Epekwitk Quill Sisters
Join a group of Mi'kmaq porcupine quill workers as they share the stories behind their art. Every week, Cheryl and Kay come together to talk about their experiences as contemporary quillers using traditional techniques. Episodes will share tales about harvesting, learning how to create traditional designs, and what happens when you ran out of materials during the middle of winter.
Epekwitk Quill Sisters
Fixative and forget it!
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Epekwitk Quill Sisters
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Season 1
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Episode 5
In this episode Cheryl and Kay chat about the famous Mi’kmaq red dye, environmental concerns that prevent them from replicating old dye techniques, and the trials and tribulations they've had when dyeing porcupine quills because they never know how the colour will turn out.
If you would like to submit a listener question, you can reach Cheryl and Kay at epekwitkquillsisters@gmail.com