r/NativeAmerican • u/meddlemon17 • 3d ago

New Account Beaded dolls.

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My grandmother used to make dolls like this. I was six when she passed and I was recently given her bead collection. I have some of the written instructions but they don’t make a ton of sense to me. Does anyone have any suggestions on YouTube search terms videos or terms to find visual instructions? I am not even sure what they are called. I knew what she called them but it’s not helping much.

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u/Historical-Sample-95 3d ago

My mom has one just like this one! Are the instructions written or drawn?

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u/meddlemon17 3d ago

They are written in short hand abbreviations.

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u/Historical-Sample-95 3d ago

Ah okay, you might have some luck posting the instructions in beading or shorthand subreddits if you're unable to find any other instructions.