Threads of Identity: A Journey into Métis Beading

By Bruce Clark and Joanne M Clark

Threads of Identity: M tis Beadwork Patterns, Teachings, and Cultural Reflection is a powerful celebration of M tis heritage through the traditional art of floral beadwork. Author and artist Joanne Clark blends personal storytelling, Indigenous teachings, and hands-on instruction to guide readers into the world of M tis beading.

This comprehensive guide includes:
✔️ 25 free floral beadwork patterns
✔️ Step-by-step instructions and illustrations
✔️ Cultural teachings from M tis Elders
✔️ Insights into the history and meaning behind the designs

Perfect for both beginners and experienced beaders, Threads of Identity offers a meaningful way to connect with M tis culture, Indigenous craft traditions, and ancestral knowledge. Each stitch becomes part of a larger story-one of identity, resilience, and artistic expression.

Ideal for readers interested in:

Indigenous art and craft

M tis history and culture

Floral beadwork tutorials

Hand embroidery and beading patterns

Cultural storytelling through art

Whether you're picking up a needle for the first time or deepening a lifelong practice, this book honors the past while inspiring new generations of beadwork artists.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FLDGM9DX
• ISBN13: 9798296475879
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"