Split Deer skin
RED LEATHER
Starting From $40.00
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Red Split Deer Hide
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Across Native American reservations in the United States and Canada, there is a devastating and persistent crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). Indigenous women face disproportionately high rates of violence, abduction, and murder compared to non-Indigenous populations. This issue is compounded by systemic neglect—cases often go unreported, uninvestigated, or are mishandled by local and federal authorities, leading to a lack of justice for victims and their families.
The red handprint and the color red have become powerful symbols in bringing awareness to this crisis. Red is believed in many Indigenous cultures to be the only color spirits can see, and it is used to call back the missing women. Red dresses, often hung in public spaces or worn in protest, represent those who are missing and serve as a haunting reminder of the lives lost. In recent years, red leather has also been used in art, jewelry, and fashion to honor victims and raise awareness. This material carries cultural significance and is used to keep the conversation visible and grounded in Indigenous identity.
