Huron-Wendat
Native American
Handmade Moccasins
The Huron Wendat Indians have been handmaking moccasins since 1878.
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The Huron-Wendat based their lives on a varying economy; agriculture, gathering, fishing and hunting. Moose, like all their animals of subsistence, were the object of appreciation and exceptional gratitude. Moose skins were treated with the greatest of care. They served in the fabricating of clothing, the moose’s flesh was consumed, its entrails were used in a variety of ways (such as bow strings and bags), and its tendons served to sew clothing. The Huron-Wendat recognized the favors that Mother Earth supplied them with, and demonstrated their gratitude by using all of the deceased animal. Once the skins were used for clothing and blankets, the fur was used for decorating them. On a particularly special occasion such as festivities and departure for battle, they wore headbands decorated with long moosehair dyed scarlet red. " Moosehair tufting or embroidery, is a technique exclusive to the Huron-Wendat nation and it is with great pride that we carry on this tradition of respect and acknowledgement towards the generosity of the Great Spirit."
The Huron-Wendats have carried on this signature tradition since 1878.
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