noun
- decorative work made with porcupine quills, especially as practiced by Native American artisans
Usage: traditional craft
Examples
- The museum displayed beautiful examples of traditional quillwork from Plains tribes.
- She learned quillwork techniques from her grandmother.
- The moccasins were decorated with intricate quillwork patterns.
- Quillwork requires patience and skill to flatten and dye the porcupine quills.
- Native American quillwork predates the introduction of glass beads.
- The artist’s quillwork featured geometric designs in red and blue.