hemp bag straps and horn straps?

[bowjock]

I am really getting in over my head now, but would be interested in learning to make a hemp strap for my (in the process) powder horn and possible bag. Would anyone care to share how they are made, what stitch if thats the right word, or are they made via a loom? Any pictures can be sent to my email address is necessary or any places on the web to learn how to do this would be greatly appreciated eace:

 

[weeping wolf]

Greetings Bowjock.....Depending on the weight of the hemp should determine how to go about making your strap. If its a heavier weight hemp, you may want to try whats known as fingerweaving. Fingerweaving was quite common among the native americans and there are a couple of books out on the subject with easy to read instructions. One that comes to mind is called fingerweaving, written by alta turner. I've woven 3 ply yarns and have been quite happy with the results. If you are going to use a lighter weight hemp, you may want to use a loom if you have one, or make your own. You can of course, fingerweave the lighter hemps, however you might find it abit more tedious. Good luck in your endeavors.

 

[bowjock]

besides hemp, how much wool was used for straps, garters, sashes etc. Or what other product was used?

 

[Wayne Combs]

Bowjock,regarding the fingerweaving www.nativetech.com has a page on that,I finally figured it out and made a strap for my horn.Also in this index there is a thread Making Horn Straps,you may want to look at that too.As for the use of wool,I'd say it was used,but how often I'll leave that up to the guys who have more documentation on it,to answer that for you.Wayne.

 

[Huntinfool]

Hey Bowjock did ya get the private message I sent ya!
Chuck

 

[bowjock]

Huntinfool: yes I got your message and it was very helpful. Think I will get the book you mentioned also

 

[waksupi]

besides hemp, how much wool was used for straps, garters, sashes etc. Or what other product was used?

Assumption type wool straps were made for horn and bags, originating in Canada, along with the classic Metis sash. Marijuana type hemp wasn't widely used. It really wasn't widespread until about the time of WW1, for wartime production of fiber. Granted, it was raised on the east coast during the Revolution, but it was not widespread by any means.
The common type hemp used by native Americans was dogbane, which makes a very good fiber. I'm surprised Linda (Tipis) hasn't weighed in on this one, as it was an ongoing subject with the Plains Indian Seminar, and we got all the lowdown from curators and museum types on it all. For the eastern and midwest locations, nettle was more commonly used, and is the label most commonly seen in collections.

 

A lady who dyes a lot of yarn and has hemp yarn on hand quite often, is Susan Wallace from Tennessee. Dozens of folks buy from her. She doesn't have a web site but she has an email address. [email protected]

Pare-

 

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