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
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Epekwitk Quill Sisters
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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In this episode, Cheryl and Kay discuss how they create our designs, which nuns were almost given credit for quillwork and how market forces shaped how quillwork was made.