Finger-woven and Beaded Sash by Dick Kearny

A very tightly woven sash from fine woolen yarn. Dick copied this sash from Plate 161 in Ted Brassers book, "Bo'jou, Neejee!" The body of the sash is 41 1/2" long and 6" wide. The fringe on each end is 29" long with the first 4 1/2" braided, the rest has been twisted due to the fineness of the yarn. The original is attributed to the Iroquois.

Copy and photo by Paul of KY.

Dick Kearney Finger Woven Sash

This sash was actually woven by Dick himself, I watched him work on it at an Eastern Rendezvous one year. The original is in a painting of an Indian but sadly I have forgotten who the painting is of. This is a large sash, the woven body is 3 1/4" wide and 41" long, the beaded fringe is 30" long on EACH END, 101" overall. It is woven of very fine yarn and heavily beaded with tiny seed beads. As you can see in the photo the sash is red with a blue border and white beads. The only time this sash has ever been used, Dick was wearing it as a turban when I bought it, it has been in a display in my Indian room ever since. I have owned it for over 20 years. 

Copy and photo supplied by Paul Jones.

Living with a Collection

Shashes by Dick Kearney, all of these pieces were actually finger woven by Dick himself with the exception of the horn strap on the left. The sashes are on a blanket rach by Robin Doughman of Santa Fe, NM. Shaker chest by Paul Jones.

Photo by P of KY.

Dick Kearney Sashes

 

Photo by P of KY.