I'm very interested in making a Plains Indian style quiver. I have found a few threads with some info including build along instructions for which I am very thankful. I do have some questions about the leather weight and sources. I went by the semi local Tandy Leather shop and was a bit confused. I know you can make the quiver out of all types and weights of leather. I'm looking for a darker vegetable tanned leather and I think in a 4 to 5 oz weight, fairly flexible. (I would love an elk hide but not for the first few attempt at this. I was drawn for elk this year so who knows) If you have any suggestions, or have a great supplier with good prices please let me know. Thanks for the help.
Mike
KC - the oklahomaleatherman is a sponsor here and has quality leather at a good price.
Tim B
I've made a few Plains style quivers. Softer leathers work better that veg tanned would. Moscow Hide and Fur is a good source of leathers for use in a Plains Style quiver and they may have a pattern also.
The plains style quivers I have made are almost rectangular being slightly larger at the open end. they are folded with the fold at the bottom and stitched(or laced) along the top. A stiffener stick gives it the support and is attached along the stitched, top side. The shoulder strap is also attached to the stiffener stick. From here it's all decorations to your liking, ie. fringe, attached possibles bad, bead or quill work decorations, feathers, fur, etc.
This is a coyote skin Plains style quiver I made a few years ago.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8hTSM1j-omYbFA1UGNvS2lEeVI4ZDJhbGtlc0FzVll6RXhn
Here is a simpler version that you might be able to see the construction methods easier...
I sure would love to see it when you finish
Make a pattern from craft paper, poster board or brown grocery bag. If you'd like I can send you a tracing of my pattern for the body.
Beautiful work Pat!
You could also check out Ryan Gill of Florida.
Thanks, KC. It's been a hobby for many years, actually therapeutic. ;)
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Here is a plains quiver I made to carry my shrew takedown, 5 arrows, bugle and Great Northern bow quiver. Everything you see in my hand hangs on the saddle. I actually carry 2 takedown shrew bows and a dozen arrows with the bow quiver strapped to the outside when I am going on a long pack trip to camp. Has a lot of miles on it but still works good. Thin soft leather from the Leatherfactory. I lined it with fake fur which helps dampen the sound of arrows and bow limbs clicking together.