Sioux Tribe Clothing

The Wappinger wore clothes that were not too different from modern clothes. For example, women wore skirts with leggings. Men wore “breechcloths and leather leggings” (Wappinger Indian Fact Sheet). Both men and women wore sleeved shirts in cool weather. Like many other Native Americans, Wappinger people wore moccasins. Unlike some Native American tribes, Wappinger people wore beaded headbands with an optional feather or two. Today, Wappinger people wear modern clothes and for special occasions such as a dance they wear a feather in their hair.

The tribe lived in thatched houses before which were grass huts shaped like beehives. They had a communal way of life in their permanent habitations. When men went to hunt they build temporary shelters from buffalo hides. Before the modern times, the men dressed in breech clothes and occasionally putting on leather chaps to act as leg protection. Their hair was cut in traditional Mohawk or complete shaving of hair and wore single long tassel of hair on the top of the head. Women kept long hair styled in a bum or braid. They wore wrap around skirts and ponchos. In the modern times traditional dress and face paints are only reserved

For example on pg 1153 of the Native American Encyclopedia the Chinooks wore plant material since the weather was too damp to wear leather. On the other hand on pg 950 of the Native American Encyclopedia since the dry weather was on the Nez Perce side they could wear animal skins and leather. Two of the tribes had the women make the clothes by constantly weaving and men got the material for the clothings from the leftovers of the animals they hunted for food. Also something else similar is that men wore capes and robes and women wore dresses which often showcased at potlatches by giving it or wearing it to show off how wealthy their house is. The environment was used for all sorts of things but the Native Americans used as much as they can for

Another way was by the pelts and hides from hunting trips. Men’s clothing included shirts that fell to the knees, sleeves were buttoned at the wrist and several handkerchiefs were tied around the neck. A pouch that hung from the belted waist, leggings and moccasins were also part of the men’s clothing but were normally worn when visiting the white settlements. The women’s clothing consisted of long sleeved pull over blouses and full skirts gathered at the waist. Before the 20’s patchwork appeared in the style of checkerboard or sawtooth designs. By the early 1920’s Seminole clothing was made up of horizontal stripes and patchwork designs. By the 50’s the diagonal designs were illustrated by small bars of color crammed with larger bars. James Henshall described the Seminole turban as “some two feet in diameter and six inches thick or high, with a hole in the venter to fit the head. It formed of bright colored shawls, the outside layer being sometimes a bright red cotton or bandana handkerchief; its shape is exactly that of a flat cheese or grindstone.” Just as clothing plays a certain role in society so does the unique social

Clothing: The men wore breechcloths with leggings and buckskin shirts with belts and the women wore long, buckskin dresses, hats, and knee length moccasins. They both wore moccasins to protect their feet. Gloves were also occasionally worn by men. Both also painted their faces for ceremonies and special occasions.

The Sioux and Chippewa Indian tribes’ have a drastically different way of living compared to what other people are accustomed to in terms of their history, food , and their roles in their tribes. The Sioux Indians were originally from Asia, but migrated to America about 30,000 years ago. Their long, straight jet-black hair resembles that of the Asian descendants. The Sioux tribes were located in The Great Plains, which consists of 7 different states Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota; however, they were also known to live in parts of Nebraska, Illinois, and Montana. “The name Sioux is an abbreviation of Nadouessioux. (Britannica) The name was given to them by the Ojibwa (Chippewa). Sioux means, “Little snake”. The Sioux tended to follow the pattern of the buffalo, which is why they are found in multiple locations.

The Maidu wore different clothes than what we wore now. Men wore breechcloths made from buckskin or wire grass. Women wore aprons of buckskin, willow, and shredded bark. On the tribes feet, they wore deerskin moccasins. In winter, they wore fur-lined leggings, fur robes and woven feather blankets. They added grass to moccasins to keep their feet toasty

The Chippewa men wore headdresses made of stiff porcupine hair. These headdresses closely relate the Chippewa to the Mohawk and Mohicans. Women kept their hair long in length and braided it, with pieces of cloth and shells intermingled in them. Jewelry was something very important in the Chippewa culture. They wore copper bracelets and beaded necklaces. Also important in the Chippewa society were tribal tattoos and face paint. These distinct markings were used in times of war to differentiate between tribes.

The apache women made all the clothes, and they did most of the work at home. The apache women wore long skirts, blouses made of leather, and their skirts and blouses matched. The apache women always matched, and they always wore their hair down, there hair is very long. Another thing they did was put some kind of oil in their hair to make it extra shiny. Now men on the other hand would wear a breechcloth, and they would wear a belt to hold

Ojibway Indian men usually wore breechcloths and leggings. The women wore dresses and kept their hair in neat braids. Their shoes were called moccasins. They were made out of deer or moose hide. Customarily, they wore leather headbands with feathers in the back. The Ojibway Indians made pictures, belts, purses, and other objects out of beads. They loved to use wampum beads in their artwork. Wampum beads are purple and white beads made from shells. The Ojibway Indians make beadart by sewing the beads onto leather so they can be placed individually or sewn into strips. They make the strips by stitching the beads into a string. This is usually done by hand or sometimes with a bowloom. Beadart takes years to master and is very time consuming for the Ojibway Indians. The Ojibway also made dream catchers out of sticks and feathers. They believed that the dream catchers would protect them from bad dreams.

The Sioux ate what they found in the homelands. Buffalo was an important food, it was mostly hunted in the fall. None of the buffalo was wasted. It was eaten and made into clothing, tipi coverings, shields, and weapons. The Sioux also made pemmican from dried meats, dried berries, dried fruits, nuts, and melted buffalo fat. The meat, berries, fruits, and nuts were crushed. Then they poured melted buffalo fat over the mixture. The pemmican was stored in animal intestines and bladders. The containers were lightweight, watertight, and safe from insects.

They had ceremonies for several things. They have Midwinter ceremonies, Nature ceremonies, Maple sap ceremonies, Planting ceremonies, Bean ceremonies, Strawberry ceremonies, Green corn ceremonies, and Harvest ceremonies. Dances and songs are preformed counter clockwise. Some dances are preformed by men. Others are preformed by women. However both kept a beat played on drums and rattles. They like to have funny and fun ceremonies. The Onondaga tribe usually wears headdresses but women and men wear a type of skirt with sandals or slippers. The clothing they wear is specifically called The Gustoweh. The Gustoweh describes one nationality. The women and men would wear a type of pair of shoes that are like slippers with a flower on the front. They didn't wear long headdresses like the

Men wore tunics with a linen undershirt to prevent the itchy wool from reaching the skin as a staple garment of clothing. Richer men wore shoes that were slightly pointed, sometimes embroidered. Working men wore leather shoes or shoes made out of cloth that fitted closely to their feet, similar to slippers. This ensured they could work effectively on the field. Men from the noble classes had access to a variety of styles and colours (see figure 1) while poorer peasants kept it simple (see figure 2). Women wore tunics with long sleeves, with kirtles/chemises as the linen undergarment. They also wore veils and headdresses. Again, richer women had access to the latest styles and expensive materials such as silk.

There clothing for the girls were mostly dresses. A blanket was made out of dog fur, feathers, and mountain goat wool. In the winter they would grab a blanket or a robe.

2. In early civilization, it was normal for those who hunted to use the skins of animals as a covering. As people began depending more upon agriculture, this changed. Textiles were a needed product. Women spun the yarn by using a distaff and spindle. She held the distaff which was a long rod that held the loose fibers, along with the spindle, a little rod that revolved as she let it fall. This way of spinning, twisted the yarn as it was wound. Women had simplified this process to allow them to accomplish other tasks at the same time they spun the yarn. Once the yarn was spun, both men and women would help weave the cloth for clothing. Many peoples in early civilizations used the fleece of sheep and goats. Many raised their sheep especially