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Native American Pow Wows
Native American Pow Wows are a celebration of heritage and traditions, and a way for Native Americans to connect with each other while keeping their culture alive through dance, song and storytelling. Powwows that are open to the public provide opportunities to educate non-natives about their culture and traditions, such as Native American Fancy Shawl Dance, and other dance styles and traditions. While powwows occur year-round, most are held between Memorial Day and Labor Day throughout the US and Canada. They are an important part of Native American life and lots of fun for all who attend. For a list of Native American events, including the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow, see our Native American Pow Wow Calendar.
Women's Fancy Shawl Dance
The Women's Fancy Shawl Dance is a beautiful and very strenuous dance typically performed by younger ladies and girls at a Native American Pow wow. It is a fast dance that requires stamina and gracefulness, along with intricate footwork. Each dancer wears a fancy shawl decorated with colorful designs made of appliqué, ribbons and painting. The shawl has long fringe or ribbons that flow with the movements of the dancer. Fancy Shawl Dancers create the illusion of a butterfly floating through the air by dancing light on their feet and twirling around with their shawl extended like butterfly wings.
Native American Clothes: Women's Fancy Shawl Regalia
Women's Fancy Shawl regalia seen at a Native American pow wow include a dress or skirt, leggings, moccasins, and a beautifully decorated fancy shawl. The shawl is worn draped over the shoulders and is usually made of colorful lightweight fabric. It is decorated with appliqués, paint, and ribbons in a way that has meaning to the dancer. The dress or skirt and leggings can either be plain or decorated, but they are made of fabric and colors that coordinate with the fancy shawl.
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Crazy Crow Trading Post has long been your number one source for pow wow craft supplies for Native American Clothes and other needs. This photo gallery represents Women's Fancy Shawl Dance outfits, both Northern and Southern Plains, mostly taken at Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We thank Derek Matthews of Gathering of Nations, and others who have given permission to present these photos in this gallery.
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