Definition of "quillwork" []

• Decorative articles made with overlaid porcupine quills by certain Native Americans. (noun)

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• "But the greatest delights here are the many amazing objects, especially those in beadwork and quillwork."
• "Ancient parfleche and quillwork designs are reinterpreted in beadwork, a craft that arose in the post-Contact era, when glass beads became available beaded moccasins, right, $125 and up; baby mocs shown in additional photos at bottom, $35-$80; Melvin Miner beaded rattle, below, $70."
• "For example, in her writing she refers to Native American women who embroidered quillwork on their buckskin bags."