Ribbon Skirts

Ribbon skirts were first worn in the early 1800s when clothing made from animal hide was replaced with wool and cotton and were decorated. [reference] Ribbons were added with the introduction of trade goods from Europe, and these ribbons “were meant to carry on the meanings and teachings." [reference]​

Resources

• A look at the resurgence of ribbon skirts
• Traditional Native American Ribbon Skirts

Recommen​ded Reading

• My Ribbon Skirts by Shelly Nelson (the NVSD Indigenous Education department has copies for educators to sign out)