Arrow belt binder
Arrow belt in rustic wool with “Chénier” motif and glass beading.
- Accession Number 2021.07.57
- Artiste / Auteur Champagne, Éric
- Materials fiber, wool, glass
- Technique braided
- Measurements 21,5 x 172 cm
Historical context
Since 2016, the arrow sash has been part of Quebec’s intangible heritage. The result of complex finger-weaving and thread-weaving techniques, it was worn at least from the 18th century onwards by Canadian and Métis voyageurs hired by the North West Company (which later merged with the Hudson’s Bay Company) for the fur trade.
In the early 19th century, the village of L’Assomption became an important center for the...
- Accession Number 2021.07.57
- Artiste / Auteur Champagne, Éric
- Materials fiber, wool, glass
- Technique braided
- Measurements 21,5 x 172 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Luc Émond, 2021.007.057
Photo by Michel Pinault
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