We stock Thin and Thick African Porcupine Quills from the African crested porcupine, the largest porcupine in the world. We carry quills from 2 inches up to 18 inches long. Thick porcupine quills are available in sizes 5 inches, 6 inches, 7 inches, 8 inches, 9 inches and 10 inches.  Thin quills are available in sizes ranging from 6 inches up to 18 inches.  The African Crested Porcupine lives in hilly, rocky habitats in sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and Italy. Did you know that Quillwork is one of the oldest known forms of embroidery used by Native Americans? Utilizing Porcupine quills in artwork has been a tradition in Native American culture for generations, and with our wide variety of real porcupine quills you can keep that tradition alive. We offer quills ranging in size from 3 to 18 inches, thick quills, thin quills, and everything in between. They can be used for creating a large number of traditional pieces such as jewelry, traditional crafts and more. Thick porcupine quills have also been known to be used as hair sticks.  Porcupine Quills are VERY SHARP!  HANDLE WITH CARE!