quillwork

noun

quill·​work ˈkwil-ˌwərk How to pronounce quillwork (audio)
: ornamental work in porcupine or bird quills

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Born and raised in Kasigluk, Oscar has successfully produced and led many projects with various mediums — including skin sewing, basket weaving, quillwork, beadwork, walrus ivory carving and exploring Yup’ik Native jewelry. — Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Oct. 2022 Their first pair of earrings, a beaded and quillwork set, was a gift from a friend. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 June 2022

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First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quillwork was in 1843

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“Quillwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quillwork. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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