Class #21 – Ash Bark Mokuk with Applique

A Mokok is a Northeast Woodland Native American-style container made of bark stitched with spruce roots. The bottom is a rectangle, and the top is round or oval. They were originally used to harvest and store food and accoutrements. In this class, you will learn to sew with spruce roots that you will prepare. If the roots are thick enoug,h you will split them. An inner and outer rim is prepared by splitting a Red Osier stick that is bent gradually. Different stitching patterns will be shown. The applique is white pine bark turned inside out.

Materials Fee

$75

Dimensions

6″ wide x 6″ long x 6″ high x 4″ diameter

Tools needed

4 sided awl (JL has enough for all), scissors, utility or sharp knife, needle nose pliers, water bowl or bucket, towel