Floral Swirl Moosehide Bracelet

A hand-beaded bracelet on soft natural moosehide by Claudette Shecapio-Blacksmith. Floral beadwork runs the length of the cuff, finished with a beaded edging and adjustable hide ties for a comfortable, customizable fit.

The bracelet is moosehide on both sides, front and back, so the hide sits soft against the skin.

Each bracelet 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

• Hand-beaded floral design
• Soft, natural moosehide on both sides, front and back
• Seed bead beadwork with beaded edging
• Adjustable hide ties
• Individually handcrafted, one of a kind

Materials

• Moosehide (front and back)
• Seed beads

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)

Measurements are approximate due to the handmade nature of this piece.