So Helpful!
I would like to thank you folks for such wonderful service and products. I have had much enjoyment with my crafts that draw me close to the old ones.
Supporting Native Relatives!
I had a great time visiting with you guys as I picked out some hand drum supplies for my Dad. You helped me make sure I was getting the right size, and gave me some tips for how to tune it to pass along to him. He is going to make a drum to use in Inipi. So I decided to surprise him with all the materials he needs! I’m thankful to know we have a safe place to return & purchase supplies. Real good to visit with you!
Drum Kits & Rattles
I have purchased hundreds of drum & rattle kits over the past few years for workshops. Each drum and rattle is unique in its sound and appearance. There are many more people using these high energy tools thanks to Centralia.
Their service is very personal and they have gotten shipments to me on time across the country many times. I am grateful for the high quality and availability of these healing materials.
Thank you
Tracey Dawn
Drum making workshop
Thank you for the great drum materials. I’ve been purchasing from you for 20 years. All of your products are high quality! People are always so happy with their drum they created themselves.
Great material
I been a customer here for almost 6 years. I make and sell shepherd slings, on etsy. ( Ryan’s old time visons) I get all my moose hide from here. I also have gotten elk hide in the past and absolutely loved it. Never a problem with the orders, always quickly received. I eventually want to make some buckskin clothing out of the moose hide, when my skill level is higher. I always recomend fur and hide, to people who want Good quality material.
Rawhides for drums
Centralia’s large rawhides are great for 2-3 drums, depending on size. I always get what I need from them.
Outstanding Service
I wanted to say the service was outstanding, Erik was very helpful and assisted in every possible way, he assisted me on my purchase to complete my Pow Wow Drum build. He helped with alternative (precut pads) and lace since out of the Buffalo Hide I needed. In todays times, customer service is lacking, and he was on top of his game!
Mvto (thank you)!
Stormy
Fantastic place to shop and work with
I love working with Centralia Fur and Hide. The have very good products they are honest and efficient. The shipping is outstanding it only takes a few days to receive my order
I’ve been a a maker
I’ve been a a maker of drums and a very satisfied customer for many years. The quality of their products is excellent and their service is first class. It is so personal and I feel seen. All that adds another layer to the essence of drum being made. Thank you all for the goodness you offer.
Moose mocassin kit
I ordered the moose mocassin kit as a Christmas present to my wife. I ordered the size using the posted recommendations and assembled them per the included instructions. It did take a couple hours to assemble them but the finished product is beautiful and fits great. I added aftermarket insoles for extra padding. Great Product!
Powwow Drum
This is my first drum…a 28” powwow drum. The drum heads are bison and I designed the colored pattern around its circumference. I also designed the stand to not only raise the drum off the floor, but can be converted to a drum stand my removing the uprights and installing legs into narrower slots. Fun project and CFH provided great drum materials!!
Great service
Thank you! The drum materials are beautiful! I appreciate the care in the colors chosen for the hide and how it was all packaged. Two of these are going to be painted and given as gifts, so I also appreciate that they arrived so quickly! You are awesome!
Marching to our own hand made drums 😉
Our community (in Calgary) purchased 11 hand drum kits and drum stick kits from Halford’s in Edmonton (they buy from Centralia and resell in Canada) for a hand drum making workshop two weeks ago.
The service we received from Halford’s, and Centralia was great each time I called to ask questions.
The hand drum making workshop was awesome. All participants had a great learning (about indigenous culture) and healing experience, plus walked away with a complete hand drum and drum kit.
We were asked by the city to put on another hand drum making workshop (double in size of the first one); it’s in a week in a different community. Of course, we ordered kits from Halford’s/Centralia again.
Fun with The GrandKids
My Grandchildren love playing our drums when the come to visit. This weekend we will be making their own drums from your kits. Everyone is excited and ready for the experience. Thanks CFH for the wonderful kits.
Gratitude
I have been working with their whole rawhides for close to a decade now. Many and more drums are now in the world providing healing and higher frequencies thanks to Centralia and their high quality materials. I am grateful to their dedication that allows us to create and pay it forward.
Thank you!
Mia
Always quality
I have been using Centralia Fur and Hides for several years now. Their products are always the best quality and someone is always available to answer my questions.
Sometimes I wish less people knew how great they are, because right now, the things I wanted most are out of stock!
Glad you are doing so well, I will be patient for the supplies I need!
Mary Dawn Wakhre
AaShua Drums
Top notch
Tabetha worked wonders for me. I had ordered a drum that was lost in shipping. It ended up arriving just in time but, the care and unbelievable service Tabetha provided was beyond that of any you find anymore. The drum is absolutely beautiful and has an amazing sound. Thank you so much for such great products and service. I am already putting together my next order.
Great shop, excellent customer support
I really wanted to visit the shop and learn more about their business and find out if they would be a good source for raw percussion drum materials. I was treated to a tour, got a good lesson on their various wood products and had a wonderful time visiting. The family atmosphere and pride was immediately obvious. Everyone appears to enjoy what their doing and the operation is very professionally run. I look forward to developing a long term relationship with Centralia Fur and Hide. From native percussion to modern drum shells… what an awesome resource.
Great place to get supplies
1st time drum maker, everything arrived quickly and the quality was excellent. I loved the selection of hides and accessories to make my first experience a good one. Thank you
Excited!!!!
Super excited to get my order and put together a drum!!! My work goes through this website for drum kits for the children and have never had any issues with anything highly recommended!!!
Great Products and Great Company
I’m a client of these company since 2010.
I offer drum making workshops for many years and the products that Centralia offer are great. The attention to the client has always been excellent.
I’m always happy to order material from them since I’m supporting a Native owned businesses and also Im getting quality products in return.
Thank you all of you guys that make this company great.
Drum kits!
Everything arrived on time, the prices were better than the competition and the quality of the kits I purchased left me highly satisfied, I ordered 6 and they all turned out beautifully. I’m excited for them to get to their new owners. Thanks for the hookup cuzzins !
Gratitude
I got my first kit from you all around 15 years ago. It has been an amazing journey to this point. I began turning people to you all for your kits for drum birthing workshops that I would lead. The quality of your supplies, the customer service, and the consistency it unprecedented for sure. In October of 2019 I received permission to begin to birth drums on behalf of others and since have purchased supplies for more than 60 drums. I love knowing that no matter what I need you all will have it. Thank you for all you do so that more people experience the magic of the traditional frame drum.
Wonderful Drum Kits!
My friends and I purchased drum kits and made them together over this weekend. We blessed the frames & skins with sage and had a wonderful time making them together. The video instructions made it very easy to make even for un-crafty souls. We let them dry overnight with a sweetgrass braid in the inner drum frames. The next day we were able to decorate them with the feathers we purchased from your store. We held a small circle and played them. All the drums sounded wonderful together. Thank you for making such easy to follow drum kits, and for providing all the sacred herbs for blessing our newly born drums. It was so wonderful to bond in such a meaningful way.
Always top quality
I’ve been using rawhide from CFH for my drums for a very long time. I know I can count on them delivering top quality every time.
Great Local Company
I have been making drums and native art objects for about 20 years. The last 15 I have been buying my material from Fur and Hide. I live in Western WA State and like to support small local businesses. Fur and Hide has never let me down in quality and customer service. Excellent hides from local sources, and quality products reasonably priced. I do occasionally shop others, for products Fur and Hide doesn’t carry, but I always return to shop a great local company. Keep up the great work providing top quality material and service.
The Best
I’ve been building drums for many years and have used many suppliers over that time. When I started offering drum building workshops, I needed to find good quality kits at a reasonable price. Centrailia Fur and Hide provide both. I have been using them exclusively for providing the materials for my workshops for the last few years and expect that to continue into the future. I also use them for supplying many of the things I need for my custom work. Most importantly, I like to support native run businesses whenever I can.
Pow Wow drum
Just a quick THANK YOU the hide and lacing I purchased for my pow wow drum is fantastic has the greatest deep sound I’ve ever heard. ( Seneca).
Don Birch, Silvertip Traders
Got the tan leather today. It sure looks good. I think I finally found the supplier I have been looking for. I also received an invoice for some smoke leather. It will probably arrive the first of the week. >From the looks of the leather and the price I will pass on your email address to some friends of mine if you don’t mind. Please let me know Thank you for the great service.
Jennifer McManus
We really appreciate all of your help during our frantic 9 day build time. Your company was fantastic to work with and got us all of the necessary skins and furs so fast. Everyone was friendly and helpful with suggestions. We can not thank you enough. Sincerely, Jennifer McManus Costume Designer
Nona Shelly
Thank you so much for all your help and friendly conversation. You made the end of an hour’s drive rewarding not only for the purchases we made but for the inspiration and encouragement you gave me, my daughter Shawna, and my grandchildren. Thank you for your patience helping them with their choices as well. We will be back again. Blessings to you and your family, Nona Shelly
Steve Baker
I made the drum in accordance with the instructions. It is a beautiful drum with a wonderful sound. It will be used as a medicine drum for journeys. Thanks Steve Baker
Steve Gibson
Thought I would send a quick little message to let everyone know that your drum kits are great quality! Very easy to put together and are of the highest quality. Looking forward to make many more! Thanks again! Steve Gibson
Pat Cummins (Cherokee)
I just wanted to write and say thank you again for the way our drum has been treated by everyone at Centralia. The buffalo hide that we purchased from you has now been turned into a beautiful 28″ drum. The sound of the drum is truly awesome as well. Thanks to your patient instructions over the phone with me last week we were able to cut the hides and lacing and put it all together with no problems at all. We will highly recommend Centralia Hide and Fur to everyone here in Tennessee and Northern Alabama. I just wanted you to know that everything went well and how much we appreciate your assistance in helping us rebuild our drum. Sincerely, Pat Cummins (Cherokee) Drum Keeper, on behalf of Tanasi Thunder – Southern Style Powwow Drum Nashville, Tennessee
Sue Nolan
Thank you for the opportunity to build drums. You folks are the best. I have brought the blessings of drumming to many people thanks to your supplies. I got my first kit from you about 18 months ago and since that time I have built around 30 drums, five of which were made from goat skin and large bottle gourds, and have also repaired three drums for other people. They have been a blessing to many, in fact one person who has one of these drums, has since been able to stop using blood pressure medication because the drum has brought him so much relaxation. His problem was due to stress in his life. I have taught these people to honor the drum with smudge and tobacco and to connect with Spirit through the drum. Many thanks to you for without you, I never would have done this. I think everyone on Earth Mother should have a drum; there would be less mischief afoot. (steps down off soap-box and goes back to drumming) Toodles.
I don't tend to provide feedback but was so impressed with the service and quality of the product that I felt compelled to send you a note. I ordered a buffalo skull last week and received it yesterday. Not only was the skull itself beautiful, it was also so carefully packaged and well padded. It showed me the care and attention you put into your products and customers. I will definitely order again and tell others about my great experience! Much gratitude to a company that cares.
Carla
I recieved the drum and it was awesome. We have been using it almost every night. I taught some fellow soldiers from NM an intertribal song and we sang at one of Saddam Hussein's Palaces, AL FAW Palace on the 9th of November. We had a celebration there honoring Native American's in today's military and it was a great social event. Dignitaries and Generals heard us use you drum...it was awesome it could not have arrived to us at a better time. I will be sending you some pictures in the near future....thanks again for everything...I don't believe anyone has ever had a drum over in Baghdad, much less a powwow drum in the middle of a war....that's something for the Guinnness book ha ha ha well take care and I'll stay in touch. Cody
Cody
I had lost your email address and couldn't find your web site, and wanted to thank you for the 3 drum kits I purchased last fall. We assembled our drums over the Thanksgiving weekend. It was more work than I thought, but the result is wonderful. I am not only exceedingly pleased with the finished product both in sight and sound. This was a remarkable accomplishment for me, and as the provider of the kit I want to thank you very much. P.S. In case you don't remember me, I was your first senior citizen discount customer.
Clara M. Halsall West Chicago, IL
I was away from home for a few days and returned to find the package from you. I was completely breathless when I saw the beauty before my eyes and when I heard the magnificent sound I was quite overwhelmed. You surely created a marvelous drum for me which I will cherish and use for many years to come, the goddess willing, of course. The beater is equally grand. Thank you for sending the smudge stick. My new drum will be blessed at a women's circle on 6/22 at the summer solstice ritual. I am honored to have such a wonderful drum to use. I would appreciate your letting me know what care I should give to my new drum. Blessings, Donna
Donna
I ordered 10 drum kits for our YMCA Guides a month ago. We built the drums (dads built them with boys helping) and used them last week end at our Fall Campout. No question we were the coolest tribe. Thanks! I am getting requests from people now about you guys, so am sending your web site to people interested. Keep up the good work! David Chandler
David Chandler
My 18" Elk Skin Drum, case and sticks arrived today. Beautiful in craft and appearance. The sound is wonderful Haven't even smudged it yet and it lifts the spirit so much! Somebody very loving made the drum and the beautiful beaters! May the Most High Spirit Bless Us all. including the animal and tree kingdoms who gave their gifts
Zacciah Blackburn
Just wanted to write you a quick note to say I got my order today and was once again impressed with the quality of the leather you sent me. I especially like the moose hide which was much cheaper and better than moose I have found elsewhere. The elk and buffalo were also great! Keep up the great work! Micah Miller
Micah Miller
Thank you again for sending my order of deer rawhide and bitterroot so quickly! I was able to paint a parfleche with the rawhide in a demonstration this past weekend at a living history fur trade encampment at the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon. The visitors enjoyed the demonstration and learning a little about parfleche making. Thank you again! I really appreciated the fast service! Sincerely, Midori Hanus
Midori Hanus
Thank you so much for excellent customer service. I placed an order for a drum kit. When it arrived, the hide was damaged. When I called to inquire if it could be used in the damaged condition, I was told it would affect the integrity of the drum. You were so kind to send me another hide in a very timely manner and with utmost concern and consideration. This is the first order I have placed with Centralia Fur & Hide Co. and I can assure you I will gladly order more from you and will make sure others know the excellent service I received. Thank you again
Renee Loveland
We just wanted to let you know that we received the #3 smoke elk hide we ordered, and couldn't be more pleased with it. It is beautiful, and perfect for our use; in fact, we can't believe the quality at the price. I called and spoke with you last week about our needs for this project, and you certainly came through for us. Thank you. We have ordered a drum kit from you previously, and were equally pleased with it. I have recommended Centralia Fur & Hide to friends since, and will continue to do so. Thank you again
Steve & Laurie Snaer
Hi Sue, I am leading a drum making workshop at Indiana University South Bend. The University recently ordered 15 kits from you for this workshop. We ordered one a few months ago as a prototype, and I was so impressed with the quality of the kit and the resulting drum that I told them the only way I would DO the workshop, was if I could specify where we got the kits (namely... from you fine folks). I am WAY excited, as are the participants. I held a session last night on the spiritual foundations of drumming in the Native tradition and they got to see the drum I made from your kit, they are super excited to get their hands on theirs! Thanks a bunch! Peace, Love & Good Medicine, Lynn Young
Lynn Young
I received the buffalo hide drum a couple days ago and just wanted to let you know that it's a beautiful work of art. The craftsmanship is superb. I know my sister will love it. Thank-you for your help on the phone with me I so appreciated it. Once again, Thank-you Sunne Reisser
Sunne Reisser
First off, thank you so much for being the kind of company to take care of unexpected problems, without the hassle. I see now why so many people turn to you for their needs. I am well pleased, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness, and willingness to take care of these unfortunate problems for me with my order. I am in awe. Warmly, Eric
Eric
Hey there! Just wanted to tell you that the 36" x 14" buffalo hide drum you made us is absolutely beautiful, and the sound is awesome. We are very pleased with it and will Cherish it for years to come. Thank you.
Anna, Shy Wolf Spirit Shaylor & David, Bear Hunter Shayor
About 7 years ago I made my 16" drum with your supplies, using an elk head, and I want you to know it just sounds sweeter all the time. It's been in the inipi (sweat lodge), and all kinds of weather conditions. It's been played by many people. It's just wonderful. Everything I've bought from you has been top quality, and I know it comes from people who care. I expect my sons to be playing this drum for a long time to come. Thanks
Joe Johnston
I appreciate how you have assisted me in assisting many > others in getting to make their own drums, or receive a drum made > especially for them. Thank you for your service and for taking care of us all. It is greatly appreciated. > > Many blessings and much gratitude > > Katherine > > Katherine Skaggs > Visionary Artist, Teacher, Author > Soul Sistas Creative Productions, llc > Star Chalice Sisters Publishing
Katherine Skaggs
Greetings; I have been doing business with you great people for sometime and I wanted to offer you my heart felt thanksgiving for the work and effort that you put into each order. I have never been anything but very pleased with the strength of self that you share with me as a customer and I feel as a friend.. The quality of the rawhides and tanned hides are just what is needed for my drum making works.. In peace.... Safe Journey.... Gary - Sacred Eagle
gary
Hi Sammy , Just wanted to Thank You a million times for the super job you did in rehabbing my Pow Wow Drum . It was in pretty sad shape when I talked to you about it on the phone and you told me you could repair it . So I sent it to you to repair . Sammy all I can say is Wow . When you sent it back to me , I could not believe it was my drum . It looks like brand new and the sound is awesome . You are positively a master craftsman and drum maker . I have been doing Native American Drumming ,two & three times a month for almost ten years now , and I also have a hand drum making class , where we make the 15in. one sided drums . Sammy I will recommend you are your company to everyone that needs any kind of supplies or expert drum repairs . Your prompt service has to be number one . Many thanks again . May the great spirit be with you . JIM JACOBI Hazelhurst , Wisconsin=
JIM JACOBI
May 27th 2011 - I can't tell you how pleased I am with my Moose hide that was tanned to Chocolate in color. this is the most luxurious leather I have seen yet. I have been hunting moose and tanning hides since 1968! "I have had travel/carry on bags made from moose hide for years. They travel very well, very light, I get great comments on them frequently, they never wear out and they don't show soils at all (except oils)...I have never had one cleaned and they look like new. I will be having two new bags made for my hunting partner and myself from this new Chocolate hide. They will look better than a $1000 Gucci!!" Best Regards, Steve
Steve Shull
My recent online order for the 16" kit went smoothly and the materials arrived yesterday. I already mentioned this to the leader of our circle and will tell others as the subject comes up. The quality is good, the service is smooth, and I haven't seen a better price. Keep up the good work! --Tommy (Dallas, TX
Tommy (Dallas, TX
I just wanted to let you know that I ordered three drum kits from you last month. I was planning on taking my college-age children on a camping trip and make the drums with them. We camped up the coast of Florida and made the drums one evening during a beautiful sunset over a river inlet into the Atlantic ocean .This experience was much-needed between me and my children, and was healing--just by the process. Thanks for your help. Dear Millicent, Would it be ok to use your words for a testimonial. Dear Layne, Of course you may! That would be very nice. Also, I don't know if you remember or not, but you had trouble with getting my credit card to go thru, and you sent me the merchandise anyway, knowing I was in a hurry to receive it. I have not experienced this kind of trust in several years and it meant the world to me. What a beautiful role model you are in this strange world that we live in. Thank you for being who you are...... (feel free to use these words as well.) Hi Layne, I have a friend from Japan visiting. She loves the kinikinick tobacco and is enthralled with the drum I made from your kit. She asks if you ship to Japan; she would like to at least order some native american tobacco. I told her I would ask you. Sincerely, Millicent Feland
Millicent Feland
Got the tan leather today. It sure looks good. I think I finally found the supplier I have been looking for. I also received an invoice for some smoke leather. It will probably arrive the first of the week. >From the looks of the leather and the price I will pass on your email address to some friends of mine if you don't mind. Please let me know Thank you for the great service.
Don Birch, Silvertip Traders.
We really appreciate all of your help during our frantic 9 day build time. Your company was fantastic to work with and got us all of the necessary skins and furs so fast. Everyone was friendly and helpful with suggestions. We can not thank you enough. Sincerely, Jennifer McManus Costume Designer
Jennifer McManus
Thank you so much for all your help and friendly conversation. You made the end of an hour’s drive rewarding not only for the purchases we made but for the inspiration and encouragement you gave me, my daughter Shawna, and my grandchildren. Thank you for your patience helping them with their choices as well. We will be back again. Blessings to you and your family, Nona Shelly
Nona Shelly
I made the drum in accordance with the instructions. It is a beautiful drum with a wonderful sound. It will be used as a medicine drum for journeys. Thanks Steve Baker
Steve Baker
Thought I would send a quick little message to let everyone know that your drum kits are great quality! Very easy to put together and are of the highest quality. Looking forward to make many more! Thanks again! Steve Gibson
Steve Gibson
I just wanted to write and say thank you again for the way our drum has been treated by everyone at Centralia. The buffalo hide that we purchased from you has now been turned into a beautiful 28" drum. The sound of the drum is truly awesome as well. Thanks to your patient instructions over the phone with me last week we were able to cut the hides and lacing and put it all together with no problems at all. We will highly recommend Centralia Hide and Fur to everyone here in Tennessee and Northern Alabama. I just wanted you to know that everything went well and how much we appreciate your assistance in helping us rebuild our drum. Sincerely, Pat Cummins (Cherokee) Drum Keeper, on behalf of Tanasi Thunder - Southern Style Powwow Drum Nashville, Tennessee
Pat Cummins (Cherokee)
Thank you for the opportunity to build drums. You folks are the best. I have brought the blessings of drumming to many people thanks to your supplies. I got my first kit from you about 18 months ago and since that time I have built around 30 drums, five of which were made from goat skin and large bottle gourds, and have also repaired three drums for other people. They have been a blessing to many, in fact one person who has one of these drums, has since been able to stop using blood pressure medication because the drum has brought him so much relaxation. His problem was due to stress in his life. I have taught these people to honor the drum with smudge and tobacco and to connect with Spirit through the drum. Many thanks to you for without you, I never would have done this. I think everyone on Earth Mother should have a drum; there would be less mischief afoot. (steps down off soap-box and goes back to drumming) Toodles.
Sue Nolan
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