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BowEd:
Some tribes would twist the fringe.



Honestly Ukraines' war was not in mind when selecting the colors.I've used these colors for decades.
I like using old pale opaque colors with contrast.The beadwork I see by many now are for the pow wow dancers.They use flourescent and translucent colors many times for show and flair.

Pat B:
I like the addition of the twisted fringe.  :OK

BowEd:
I decided to twist the tail fringe of the strap also.
An easy process.Merely wet it down slightly and twist and stretch it and let it dry.
Being brain tan the natural glues and collagens in the leather allow it to stay that way.Even though the leather fibers are coated with brain oils.
The lace soften back up like normal with a twist on them because of it being smoked.
Chemically tanned hides usually compromise the collagens and glues and the twists don't stay as well.

I've read many southern tribes would twist their fringe.Comanches and Kiowa to say for a couple.

Pappy:
Very nice work, I love it and good to know on the twist. Thanks.
 Pappy

GlisGlis:
I've read that twisted fringes were not only a decorative thing but also they are stronger than flat ones
Can you confirm they are less likely to tear?

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