A Curious Clay: The Use of a Powdered White Substance in Coast Salish Spinning and Woven Blankets

Authors

  • Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa Vancouver Island University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14288/bcs.v0i189.184691

Keywords:

aboriginal clothing, Coast Salish, Salish Wool dog, aboriginal textiles, Salish, weaving and spinning, aboriginal culture

Abstract

Early explore and settler accounts mention a white clay-like powder used in preparing Mountain Goat and Salsih Woolly dog fibres for spinning.  This paper looks at these accounts to try to clarify what the clay-like powder is, why it was used and where it comes from.

Author Biography

Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa, Vancouver Island University

Director of Research

 

I am currently doing a Master's Certificate in spinning ( a six year program through Old's College in Alberta) which involves an applied research project.  My research project is on Coast Salish spinning techniques.

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Published

16-06-2016

How to Cite

Hammond-Kaarremaa, L. (2016). A Curious Clay: The Use of a Powdered White Substance in Coast Salish Spinning and Woven Blankets. BC Studies: The British Columbian Quarterly, (189), 129–150. https://doi.org/10.14288/bcs.v0i189.184691

Issue

No. 189: Spring 2016

Section

Articles