…with Douglas Crowwolf Sometimes the old ways are the best ways. Douglas Crowwolf is a Lakota artisan based in Monte Vista, where he makes custom moccasins, bracelets, wrist cuffs, medicine bags and — in a nod to modern times — phone cases, among other crafts. He sells his work online and out of the gallery and shop Faemoon Wolf Designs in downtown Monte Vista. I visited with Crowwolf to learn more about his background and how he learned his ancient craft. Are your roots in the Valley? No. I’m originally from South Dakota. I moved out here about 10 years ...
