Threads Of The Ancients | Paperback | Indigenous-inspired collage papers for journals & mixed media

A Collaborative Tribute to Cultural Storytelling
Threads of the Ancients is a collaborative celebration of Indigenous artistry, created with guidance from Jeanette “Buffy,” an enrolled member of the Ihanktowan (Yankton) Sioux Tribe of South Dakota. This collection honors the visual languages found within many Meso-American and Native nations, thoughtfully acknowledging the beauty in sacred animals, symbolic plants, traditional clothing, ribbon dances, quilts, and the creative expressions carried forward across generations.

While these pages are not intended as exact historical reproductions, they draw respectfully from cherished motifs, stories, and aesthetics. With Buffy’s cultural insight and Emilee Stone’s collage-forward design, this collection offers imagery meant to support creative exploration—whether in junk journals, mixed media projects, personal storytelling, or heritage-inspired art.

A book of fancy collage papers to cut up, tear up, and stick on.

What’s Inside
• Indigenous-inspired imagery designed with cultural guidance
• Symbolic animals, plants, patterns, and expressive motifs
• Collage-ready designs for journals, mixed media, and scrapbooks
• A thoughtfully assembled visual tapestry to support creative play and personal meaning
• Inclusive artwork created through collaborative respect and shared intention

Ideal For
• Junk journal makers
• Mixed media artists
• Collage enthusiasts
• Art therapists, educators, and cultural storytellers
• Creative projects honoring personal heritage or narrative exploration

Specifications
• Format: 8.5×11 paperback book
• Full-color interior
• High-quality collage papers
• Printed on demand via Amazon KDP (for Amazon version) and Shopify distribution

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