Smokerings
(Nachaqs)
Our specialty item is called a "nachaq", which means hat or hood in the Eskimo language. The nachaq, also known as the smokering, is a seamless, tubular garment that may be worn around the head as a hood or worn about the neck as a decorative accessory to any outfit, functional and dressy. All patterns are copyrighted for the use of the members and are NOT for sale.
Mekoryuk's Paneled Harpoon pattern Nachaq
The original Nachaq design is the Paneled Harpoon pattern from Mekoryuk, on Nunivak Island. This pattern, derived from a 1200 year-old ivory harpoon head, is alternated with a row of solid knitting.
Mekoryuk's Lacy Harpoon pattern Nachaq
The Lacy Nachaq features the Harpoon pattern, from Mekoryuk, on Nunivak Island. This pattern is derived from a 1200 year-old ivory harpoon head found on the island.
Bethel's Parka trim pattern Nachaq
From Bethel, the hub of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, and Quinhagak comes the Parka Decoration pattern. Variations of this pattern are often found on trim of parkas and kuspuks.
Nelson Island's Diamond pattern Nachaq
The Nelson Island Diamond pattern is knitted by members from Nightmute, Tununak, Newtok, and Toksook Bay, a cluster of small villages near the coast of Kangirlvar Bay. This pattern was derived from designs found on parka and kuspuk trims.
Heavy Weight
Heavy Weight Nelson Island Diamond
The Nelson Island Diamond pattern is knitted by members from Nightmute, Tununak, Newtok, and Toksook Bay, a cluster of small villages near the coast of Kangirlvar Bay. This pattern was derived from designs found on parka and kuspuk trims. *Fewer members knit this pattern, and it may be out of stock. This Nachaq is made with a Heavy weight yarn that is twice as thick as the original light weight Nelson Island Diamond.
We do not sell the fiber, patterns, or the yarn used by our members.
We have a limited quantity of BULKY QIVIUT yarn which we are making available in a Cap Kit.
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