Trapper's of Starved Rock
St. Charles, Missouri
SUZANNE WHITE BEADWORK/SHAWLS
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Beadwork is a very tedious
craft. It requires patience, skill,
a very good eye and not only an
understanding of what you're
doing but what it represents.
Suzanne may have an edge on most
people who do beadwork. When you
have Choctaw, Cherokee, Delaware
and Lumbee Indian in your heritage,
the understanding, the eye and the art
of beadwork will be instinctive. For
over 20 years Suzanne has taken her
craft and made some of the most
beautiful designs, but has kept with her
heritage and crafted beadwork that
represents the Native Indian. Through
a variety of styles, including Ojibwe
loom, Applique, Lazy stitch and
Rosette styles, Suzanne creates her
beadwork, but she is always looking for
different techniques to further her craft
skills. Among the many pieces of
beadwork she has made includes
Beaded Necklaces, Rosettes, Garters,
Collars, Earrings, Bracelets, Rings,
Hatbands, Trim, Purses, Barrettes,
Fans, Moccasins......just about anything
that involves beadwork, is period and
represents the Native Indian. She even
makes Shawls that give a very unique
look to period clothing. Suzanne
travels to several states, each year, to
participate in various Pow-Wows,
making Pow-Wow regalia. Attending
and participates in many Rendezvous,
Suzanne shows flat-landers her work
and what it takes to get to the finished
product. If you're interested in
Suzanne's beadwork, you can contact
her by e-mail at: