<![CDATA[Acho Dene Native Crafts - ]]> <![CDATA[Souvenir Baskets]]> Handmade souvenir birch bark baskets. Each basket is hand made with hand crafted quill design. Artists in Fort Liard spend hours crafting each unique design.

The baskets come in different sizes and shapes. Some are pale shaped, where the sides taper in. Others have straight sides looking almost like a drum.

]]> <![CDATA[Moosehide Moccasins]]> One of a kind, hand beaded moosehide moccasins crafted by the skilled Dene artisans in Fort Liard, Northwest Territories, Canada.

Each pair of slippers takes dozens of hours to smoke and cut the moosehide and then hand bead the intricate design. The slipper is then accented with traditionally trapped beaver fur. Great to wear around the house and to keep your feet warm on a chilly day.

We offer numerous different sizes of  moccasins for men and women. Sized from infants to adults.

Prices range from $42.00 for the tiniest infant moccasins, to $280.00 for adult full beaded slippers.

Due to their popular nature and limited quantities, contact us now to let us know which type of moccasin you are interested in.

]]> <![CDATA[Birchbark Bowls]]> Handmade birch bark bowls with spruce roots woven around the brim.

Bowls come in the following sizes and shapes.

  • Oval bowls that measure 7.5" by 8".
  • Small round bowls measure 8" x 8",
  • Medium round bowls measure 10" x 10".
  • Large round bowls measure 12" by 12".

Please contact us to order your very own hand crafted birch bark bowl.

]]> <![CDATA[Berry Baskets]]> Our berry baskets have a small opening at the top, and widen at the bottom. They have lids with porcupine quill designs as well as side hand quilled designs.

Traditionally used by the Dene people to collect berries, these unique one of a kind baskets are now sought after art pieces. All pieces are signed by their skilled artist.

Available in a variety of shapes and sizes from large to souvenir.

]]> <![CDATA[Debit Card Holders]]> Carry you credit or debit cards in style with a hand beaded moosehide card holders.

Dene artists create these works of art with scenes from the Fort Liard area. Most card holders have flower or animal designs.

Available in a number of different colours, while quantities last.

 

]]> <![CDATA[10″ miniature birch bark canoe]]> Authentic Northern Canada hand made 10" miniature birch bark canoe.

This is a mini replica of Canada's famous birch bark canoe. Comes complete with hand carved wooden stands and a tiny paddle. Measures 10' long and 3.5" wide.

]]> <![CDATA[15″ Birch Bark Canoe]]> Hand made miniature replica birch bark canoe with paddles and stands. Tag signed by Artist. Adds an outdoor feel to any home or cottage. Display this aboriginal art proudly in your home, fill it with pine cones or potpourri for an additional decorative touch.

This canoe is great as an art piece. Comes complete with hand made wooden stands so it can be displayed on its own. Measures 15" long by 4.5" wide.

]]> <![CDATA[Moosehide Mukluks]]> Hand made smoked moosehide mukluks designed and created by skilled artists in Fort Liard.

Most pairs of mukluks have hand beaded designs on the uppers and on the sides of the boot. Rabbit or beaver fur sides keep your feet toasty warm in the winter.

Each pair is one of a kind and quantities are limited due to the amount of time it takes to craft these pieces of art.

Contact us now to request a pair.

]]> <![CDATA[Large Round Birch Baskets]]> This is a staple from the artists of Fort Liard. Each large round birch bark basket is hand made using hand harvested birchbark (which doesn't harm the tree) and gathered spruce root.

Once made, each basket is designed with dyed porcupine quills.

Every basket is unique and one of kind. Contact us to place an order.

]]> <![CDATA[Heart Shaped Birch Baskets]]> Assorted heart shaped birch bark baskets with porcupine quill designs. Hand crafted with care in Fort Liard.

]]> <![CDATA[Moosehide Beaded Glasses Cases]]> Hand beaded moosehide cases for your glasses.

Each case is unique one of a kind and most patterns are flower designs.

Contact us to order one now.

]]> <![CDATA[Moosehide Ornaments]]> Mini moosehide ornaments great for hanging on your Christmas tree or dangle from your mirror on your car.

Hand stitched and made by artisans in Fort Liard Northwest Territories. Each piece is unique. Contact us to get more information and to place an order.

]]> <![CDATA[Birchbark Open Pail Baskets]]> Decorative porcupine quill pail baskets hand made by Dene artisans in Fort Liard, Northwest Territories.

Each is one of a kind so please contact us to see what we have available.

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