A Huron-Wendat woman, probably from Wendake near Quebec City, made this handkerchief case. Moosehair embroidery on birchbark blended traditional knowledge with a European aesthetic introduced by the Ursuline nuns. First taught to Aboriginal girls, this technique gained popularity among Canadian needle workers of French and British origin, giving rise to a truly transcultural art form.
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