Softly Silk Logo "Basketry from the Bush"
of Alaska 
Barbara Jones - carrying on the Tradition Barbara's Mom - the Tradition Keeper
Barbara Jones Pauline Williford
These Ladies hand-weave the delicate baskets & fans, hand stitch the moose & seal hides for these objects.  Mom is originally from Hooper Bay & has passed her traditions & knowledge to her daughter.  The beach grass is collected by hand, the dyes used are traditional - blueberry, alder leaves and other plants.
 
Finely made one-of-a-kind baskets, 'Eskimo' Yoyos and Dance Fans
 
Hand made Baskets with a variety of designs & colors

Baskets - Designs & Colors Vary
Sizes: 2" wide to 4" high
         2" wide to 4" wide
from $190*

 Dance Fans

Dance Fans - used to emphasize parts of the story-dance being told by the drums & other dancers

Woven with beach grass & trimmed
w/ Caribou or Fox or Wolverine Fur  
4" to 6" diameter  $88*
'Eskimo' Yoyo - Hand Made with Seal Fur, Moose Hide & Baleen
One-of-a-Kind Hooper Bay Large Basket
"Moose Trails"
Example of an original
Hooper Bay Large Basket

One-of-a-kind
(no Duplicate Designs)
Large Basket  $1400*
(When Available)

 Detail of Moose Trails Basket
Seal Fur, Moose hide & Baleen finger tab with some beading

"Eskimo" Yoyo  $40*
 
* Plus Local Tax &/or Packing/Shipping
 
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