The bracelets, medicine bags and medallions made by our artisans can be very visually complicated, but the reality is that they are made with one single technique. The artisans use a small box or frame, thread, various small beads and a thin needle (at least as long as the bracelet's width).

The warp threads get tensioned individually on the frame with a knot, tying them together at each end. They can also be placed in a zig-zag fashion for a more complicated design. The threads must be long enough to tie around the wrist.

They insert a length of thread (weft) through a thin needle (preferably transparent thread), and tie one of the ends to the frame. Then, they insert the needle through a number of beads in the colour and order that corresponds with the design. The needle and beads are placed under the warp thread, the weft thread is run underneath the warp thread, and then over the warp thread again. This process is repeated many times until the whole length is covered.

When the bracelet is finished the warp thread ends get knotted together. Once knotted, they cut the leftover thread to leave equal lengths at both sides.