Putting sexy back in sealskin: Nunavut seamstresses aim for high-end fashion market

Earning income from sealskin craft work is nothing new in Nunavut. But a growing number of contemporary seamstresses are taking traditional Inuit design to a new level, putting the sexy back in sealskin by using the iconic material to create everything from lingerie to stilettos.

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Putting sexy back in sealskin: Nunavut seamstresses aim for high-end fashion market

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