Yesterday, I went to a magical place which made me more in touch with the native people of the United States of America. A friendly Pequot named Slyfox guided me there. Inside were countless native treasures waiting to be touched, from soft leather bags to delicate turtle shells to whole animal furs.
The place is called Frank's Trading Post and it's on route 2 in North Stonington, CT. I went with my friend because we wanted beading supplies. From the outside, the store doesn't look like much. But once you enter, you are greeted by several mounted deer heads and stern-faced Indian statues.
Inside the actual store, it's like a Native American wonderland, and the best part is that everything is authentic and hand-made. They had these really cool leather belts and boots in all different shades. If you wanted to make something of your own, you could buy a whole beautiful leather hide for $5.50/sq. foot in black, white, or tan.
In the back of the store, it was like I died and went to moccasin heaven. They had every kind of Minnetonka moccasin for men, women andchildren. I was drooling, but I had to stay focused on bead supplies.
After sifting through boxes of animal teeth, paws, antlers, various other body parts, little dream catchers, drums, necklaces, knife pouches, guns...you name it, we purchased our beads, some sinew for thread and bags of scrap leather to make our jewelry with.
If you're in the area, you have to go there. Frank will be there at the register, as he has been for the past 20 years, and will answer any question you have.
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