The Native American people had many traditions and beliefs that have carried over into today’s culture and society. They have brought with them their unique craftsmanship in jewelry making, pottery, basket weaving, and much more. There are several uses for …[Continue]
dream_catchers
Making Native American Crafts with Kids
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching there are hundreds of crafts out there for kids to make. And what better craft ideas to use during the Thanksgiving season the something that has to do with Native Americans. Native American craft making with …[Continue]
Dream Catcher
: This is another really fun craft for older and younger kids to make. Because there are several different ways to make dream catchers, they make great crafts for all ages. It’s also really fun to tell children the symbolism …[Continue]
Totem Poles
There are several different types of Native American crafts you can make and get into. The Native American people are rich in culture and tradition, and as such have several symbolic crafts that kids and adults alike can make. Let’s …[Continue]
Inuit Moccasins
The Inuit Indian groups were famous for two things, Scrimshaw and weaving baskets or shoes from the leather of animals. Moccasins were shoes that many of the Inuit Indians wore as they kept their feet warm during the cold months …[Continue]
Northwest Indian Totem Pole
There is one particular craft that you can make and most children have seen that originated from the Northwest coastal Indian groups; the totem pole. A real totem pole is a sculpture carved from great trees, generally cedar along the …[Continue]
Southwest Indian Craft Ideas
Another Native American group was the Southwest Indians. They are known for some of the most artistic pottery and art creations. Here are a couple of crafts from the southwest Indian people: • Kachina dolls can be found in many …[Continue]
Eastern Woodland Indian Craft Ideas
The Native American culture is filled with vast pieces of history and several different crafting arts. There are so many different crafts to make around the Thanksgiving season when it comes to the Native American culture. Let’s take a look …[Continue]
