A matching bracelet and earring set, hand-beaded on soft natural moosehide by Claudette Shecapio-Blacksmith. Rows of faceted crystal beads and seed beads run the length of the bracelet, finished with a beaded edging and adjustable hide ties for a comfortable, customizable fit. The rectangular drop earrings carry the same beadwork and edging, so the two pieces are made to be worn together.
Both the bracelet and the earrings are moosehide on both sides, front and back, so the hide sits soft against the skin.
Each set is one of a kind, with its own colourway.
About moosehide
For the Cree of Eeyou Istchee, the moose is a harvested animal that feeds families, and its hide has been prepared by hand for generations. Scraping, stretching, softening and smoking a hide takes time, patience and skill, and that knowledge is passed down within families and communities. Using the hide, down to the small pieces saved for jewelry and beadwork, reflects the Cree value of respecting the animal by making use of every part of the harvest. Wearing moosehide carries that connection to the land and to the people who keep these skills alive.
Features
- Matching bracelet and pair of earrings
- Soft, natural moosehide on both sides of the bracelet and earrings
- Faceted crystal beads with seed bead accents and beaded edging
- Adjustable hide ties on the bracelet
- Individually handcrafted, one of a kind
Materials
- Moosehide (front and back)
- Crystal beads
- Seed beads
- Metal ear hooks
Bracelet dimensions
- Length: 6.25" (15.9 cm)
- Width: 1.5" (3.8 cm)
- Tie length: 4.25" (10.8 cm) each
- Closure: Adjustable hide ties
- Size: Adjustable, estimated to fit wrists up to 9" (22.9 cm)
Earring dimensions
- Length: 1.5" (3.8 cm)
- Width: 1" (2.5 cm)
Measurements are approximate due to the handmade nature of this piece.
