Ancient Elk Hide Fragments in Oregon May Represent Earliest Sewing Evidence

Archaeologists have identified 12,000-year-old elk hide fragments discovered in present-day Oregon as potentially the world's oldest known sewing examples. Indigenous groups used plant fiber and animal hair cord to stitch the pieces together. Researchers believe these artifacts could have served as components of clothing, bags, containers, or temporary shelters. The findings provide significant insight into early textile technologies and indigenous material culture in North America.