Alla Kechgichaivina provides further descriptions of the coat

"This is the hide of the snow sheep, which was taken in early August. It helps keep you warm, especially in winter. The lower part is made from the spring fur of the reindeer. Look here, this fur is lighter and this one darker. That’s so the ornament becomes clearly visible. You have to do it that way for better visibility. And this fur trim here is made from white dog fur. On the hood, the trim is mink fur. The coat was sewn in 1995. My mother was very skilled at sewing. I learned quite a bit from her. That’s why I sew the way she did."

Recorded by Erich Kasten. Shanuch, 2000.