Traditional Artist Spotlight: Kelli Palmer

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Sanna Parikka, OFN Intern Kelli Palmer and her apprentice, Joy Ramirez, create American Indian cornhusk baskets and bags by combining the traditional materials, cornhusk and buckskin hide, with colorful rayon raffia ribbon. Traditionally, cornhusk baskets were used for food storage and during wedding trades. Since then, the craft has developed to include purses, side bags,… Continue reading Traditional Artist Spotlight: Kelli Palmer