Discussion of Dye Sources and Practices

Creators and Contributors Berlin Ethnological Museum (Contributor)
Chugach Alaska Corporation (Contributor)
Chugach Heritage Foundation (Contributor)
Chugachmiut (Contributor)
Dawn Randazzo (Contributor)
William Smith (Contributor)

Summary The group discusses possible dye sources used in the construction of garments. A Berlin Ethnological Museum staff member suggests that octopus ink may have been used historically. Bill Smith adds that contemporary hunters have experimented with commercial dyes to bleach or dye otter pelts various colors.