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The culture had rich traditions of storytelling, basketry, embroidery and jewelry-making, but many initially had difficulty adjusting to Western life due to cultural and language differences as well as a lack of formal education.

"Maybe for textile work, leather work or basketry - they're pulling something through their front teeth."

A long and unfruitful detour into basketry unfolds.

Warm whites, jewel tones, sparkle and layers of wool, plaid, fur and basketry help conjure.

Her collections are “as likely to draw upon refined Ngil masks, spare 17th-century ironwork, or elegant Shaker basketry as the International Style.”