Learn how traditional Native American clothes varied from tribe to tribe.

Native American Clothes

There was a great deal more thought and effort that went into the creation of Native American clothes than goes into today’s fashions. While it’s true that there are special occasions today that call for very special attire – christening, prom, graduation, marriage, etc. – there was a time when all clothing worn was very special, designed and crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. It was a time when all clothes were special.

One aspect of historic Native American clothes that made it all so very special was that it was all made from natural materials. These natural materials were often hides, bone, teeth, antlers, taken from animals and treated and crafted until they became usable for clothing. The pelts became hides and the bone, teeth, and antlers were used as fasteners and decoration.

Because the source of the clothing was once a living, breathing creature and all living creatures were considered a manifestation of the creator and other entities of the spirit world, Native American clothes were no frivolous matter. It was understood that all clothing was a sacrificial blessing from the spirit world, as one creature had died in order to provide for comfort and protection for another.

Not all Native American clothes were crafted from animal sources, however, but the source was revered nevertheless. Early tribal peoples honored the plant world with as much respect as the animal world and used the plants in their world with the utmost dignity and respect, too.

It was because of the understanding that sacrifices of life were made in order to clothe them that Native American clothes were made with care and blessings sewn into the very fabric of the garment. People had just enough clothing to suffice for daily life. Wardrobes were often supplemented with special clothing reserved for times of ritual and ceremony but no one had closets full of clothing they took for granted.

Today’s fashion industry is big business, fueled by giants of the industry. Even the clothing we buy made from synthetic fibers comes from a natural source of origin somewhere down the line, no matter how far. Perhaps we buyers of today’s clothing should consider a bit more our ancestors’ appreciation of the clothing they were blessed to wear.

Maybe less really is more.

Please send any comments directly to the author, Joseph Paige.




	Native American Clothes There was a great deal more thought and effort that went into the creation of Native American clothes than goes into today’s fashions. While it’s true that there are special occasions today that call for very special attire – christening, prom, graduation, marriage, etc. – there was a time when all clothing worn was very special, designed and crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. It was a time when all clothes were special. One aspect of historic Native American clothes that made it all so very special was that it was all made from natural materials. These natural materials were often hides, bone, teeth, antlers, taken from animals and treated and crafted until they became usable for clothing. The pelts became hides and the bone, teeth, and antlers were used as fasteners and decoration. Because the source of the clothing was once a living, breathing creature and all living creatures were considered a manifestation of the creator and other entities of the spirit world, Native American clothes were no frivolous matter. It was understood that all clothing was a sacrificial blessing from the spirit world, as one creature had died in order to provide for comfort and protection for another. <A class="APCAnchor" HREF="http://affiliates.allposters.com/link/redirect.asp?AID=484737&PSTID=5&LTID=16&lang=1">Buy Posters at AllPosters.com </A> Not all Native American clothes were crafted from animal sources, however, but the source was revered nevertheless. Early tribal peoples honored the plant world with as much respect as the animal world and used the plants in their world with the utmost dignity and respect, too. It was because of the understanding that sacrifices of life were made in order to clothe them that Native American clothes were made with care and blessings sewn into the very fabric of the garment. People had just enough clothing to suffice for daily life. Wardrobes were often supplemented with special clothing reserved for times of ritual and ceremony but no one had closets full of clothing they took for granted. Today’s fashion industry is big business, fueled by giants of the industry. Even the clothing we buy made from synthetic fibers comes from a natural source of origin somewhere down the line, no matter how far. Perhaps we buyers of today’s clothing should consider a bit more our ancestors’ appreciation of the clothing they were blessed to wear. Maybe less really is more. Please send any comments directly to the author, Joseph Paige. ©opyright 2007 \|\| SenecaIndians.net
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