YaTaHai Beads & Buckskin

1303 49th Ave. E.

Fife, WA 98424

 

 Web: http://www.yatahai.com       253-926-1200                   email: yatahai@yatahai.com

 

THE MOCCASIN STORY

     Soft, colorful and more comfortable than you would believe, we make moccasins so easy to add to your life!  Currently we make more than twenty styles, are always being asked for variations on those, sometimes resulting in  new designs.  All styles can be changed to suit your decoration or style taste.  NEVER BE AFRAID TO ASK!

 

     Moccasins are orthopedically correct for most people; in other words, healthy for your feet.  If you are comfortable walking barefooted, they are for you.  They frequently help with backaches and arch problems, including those caused by standing on concrete floors.  We constantly produce moccasins for people with foot problems, poor circulation, different-sized or oddly shaped feet.  We don’t believe there are “normal” feet!  Larger sizes are considered a challenge.  Our record is a size 17, and we are looking to top that!  What size do you wear?

 

     Almost all moccasin styles come in three levels:  Low (ankle-high); Medium (mid-calf); Tall (knee- high).  It is very important that we have precise measurements and your normal shoe size.  Most people find they lose 1 or 2 sizes when converting to moccasins.  Remember, they are more like socks, in the fit, than like the shoes we are used to.  There is no ‘men’s’ or ‘women’s’; a size 8 is an 8 is an 8.

 

     All decorations are modular and optional; they decide your total price.  They are added to the base price shown on the price list.  To explain: YOU select your leather color, your decoration, such as beads sewn into the seam, extra fringe, permanently painted designs or maybe Pendleton wool inlay.  When you put all your options together like a puzzle, it dictates your total price.  If you are confused, have questions, or need help deciding what you want, call or  email for help!  We expect questions and are used to them!

 

     KITS:  We produce kits, by custom order, in all the same moccasin styles/variations.  They come  with instructions, have no fear!  A kit is discounted 25% off the price of a custom pair of moccasins; i.e., a pair of Shawnee mocs made by us at a basic price of $145, makes the price of a kit $108.75.  Decorations are an extra charge, the same as they would be in a finished product.  The kits come with full instructions and an equipment list but no tools.  It’s way easier than you think; YOU CAN do it!

 

PATTERNS:  We are  SparrowHawk Publishing and produce patterns of our own moccasin designs; some styles are traditional, some are created from scratch.  You can view/order these patterns on our website.  If you need patterns in special sizes or you want variations added, we will custom produce one for you at a special price.

 

HOW TO ORDER

 

     1.  You will find a price sheet  with all the moccasin styles and options listed.  Prices are for basic moccasins. You like the cuff on one style and the fringe on another?  No problem!  Talk to us!  Call for help if you need to.

 

      2.  You will also find a contract included.  All orders require a signed contract and a non-refundable 50% minimum deposit before work will begin!  (Inquiries are free!)

 

     3.  You will find a fitting sheet on which to list your measurements.  For tall or medium mocs, we need the length of your leg from the point of your ankle bone, on the outside of your leg, to the crease behind your knee.  Keltoi is the only exception; they are measured from the floor to the crease behind your knee. Measure the diameter of your calf at the most muscular part.  Be sure to write all these measurements on the fitting sheet.

 

     4.  Remove one shoe, leaving your sock on.  Put that foot on a paper large enough.   Put all your weight on that foot. Have a friend help you (;you can not do it for yourself and have it come out right) draw an ink line closely around that foot. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.  If your feet don’t match, draw a pattern of EACH foot.

     To order, we need all of the above information.  We accept money orders and personal checks, (please allow time to clear).  We happily honor Visa and MasterCard or we can send your order to you C.O.D. on completion.  The balance left owing after your deposit is due at the time of delivery.

 

Remember: NEVER BE AFRAID TO ASK!