Parfleche is a container made of rawhide usually painted in bold, colorful geometrical designs.  The word is of French origin, but the technique was used by the  Lakota and other Plain Indians to make containers of different sizes and for many purposes. Here we feature parfleche that we’ve recently finished.  While at would one time they would have been  necessary for guarding and transporting items, they are now most useful as part of regalia of the Northern Plains. Lakota Red Nations’ parfleche is available for purchase. Please contact us about pricing, custom orders and any other questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!