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Using predominately floral designs, Métis women have long practiced the vibrant art of silk embroidery. Decorating their personal and household items, these women experimented with embroidery designs and colours, creating a unique artistic tradition. Entitled Mashnikwawchikun avec la sway di fil: Métis Silk Embroidery, this video is Part Two of our Métis Womenʼs Traditional Art Series. With instruction from Margaret Harrison, who is originally from a Métis road allowance community in the QuʼAppelle Valley, Saskatchewan, viewers will learn basic embroidery stitches and will receive direction in working with patterns, designs, needles and fabrics. Join Margaret as she shares her experiences, her embroidery and her thoughts on the importance of preserving and promoting this traditional Métis art form. To purchase a copy of this resource please visit: GDIʼs E-commerce Site. |
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