Tales of a traveling zoologist, with a sharp sense of style and an even sharper intellect. Ermantrude is the muse of the designer Charlotte Linton www.charlottelinton.com

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November 13, 2011

A beautiful pair of blood red Kamiks are a gift from Augo. Traditionally made from the skin of Seal or Reindeer, and sewn by hand they feature strips of skin embroideries. The use of animal skins for clothing has been essential for Inuit survival for centuries and plays a strong role in Greenland culture.

A beautiful pair of blood red Kamiks are a gift from Augo. Traditionally made from the skin of Seal or Reindeer, and sewn by hand they feature strips of skin embroideries. The use of animal skins for clothing has been essential for Inuit survival for centuries and plays a strong role in Greenland culture.