Keeping baby close : making of a moss bag

Type

Book

Authors

Doris Pratt ( Pratt, Doris )

Amber Green ( Green, Amber )

ISBN 13

9781927849538

Tags

Infant carriers -- Juvenile literature, Infant carriers, Indigenous children, Dakota, Traditional knowledge, Traditional practice, Traditional parenting, Moss bags

Abstract

"The moss bags of the Dakota Oyate kept babies safe, content, and part of daily life. This two-part book first explore the features and purpose of moss bags, along with softly coloured illustrations. The second part includes step-by-step directions for making a moss bag, accompanied by explanatory photos. Discover more about moss bags, the ingenious creation of early mothers and grandmothers living close to Mother Earth."--Back cover.

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