The sewing itself was expert.

The stitching visible on the robe reflected techniques consistent with the hide-working traditions of Indigenous peoples of the subarctic interior.

The tools used for sewing — awls and needles of bone or similar material — are part of the material culture of these traditions, and the specific character of the stitching provided information that specialists in Indigenous material culture could recognize and place within known traditions of the region.

The multiple species of animals used in the clothing — different species for different parts of the garment, reflecting the specific properties of each animal’s fur — also spoke to detailed practical knowledge of the material properties of different hides.