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.
