Trapline Tales: Greasy Bill Creek, My Father’s Final Resting Place
byFur Trade Tales feature real-life stories from real people of the fur trade. This is our third Trapline Tales, but look out for Fur…
Cultural Heritage
Fur Jeweller Wants to Support First Nations Trappers
byIn this age of mass-produced, imported goods, textile artist and jewellery designer Vanessa Ægirsdóttir belongs to a growing band of people who want more…
New York Fur Ban: Furriers Fight to Save Sustainable Industry
byNew York furriers are fighting back against a misguided proposal to ban the sale of fur products in New York City – a proposal…
6 Reasons Why Banning Fur Sales Is a Very Bad Idea
byRecent proposals by Los Angeles, San Francisco, and now New York city councilors to ban fur sales should not only worry furriers who risk…
Brexit, Fur-Trimmed Parkas and Trendy Vegans in London Town
byA recent trip to the United Kingdom allowed me to conduct some unscientific research on common preconceptions about this damp and chilly nation. Are…
“Trapping Is Beautiful” Says Proud Cree Robert Grandjambe
byRobert Grandjambe Jr. takes a long, deep breath followed by a pensive sigh when he’s asked the question, even though he likely knew it…
Fur Bans: Society Has Much More to Lose than Fashion
byWhen animal activists pressure designers to stop using fur in their collections, or politicians to ban the sale of fur products in their cities,…
Moleskin: A Unique Fur Once Favoured by British High Society
byThough rarely seen these days, moleskin deserves a special mention in the history of the fur trade. This unique fur was once favoured by…
“Fur Is in My Blood” Says Katie Ball, Trapper, Designer, Advocate
byKatie Ball is a trapper from Thunder Bay, Ontario who also runs her own company, Silver Cedar Studio, designing and making fur garments. She is…