Navajo women

Western fashion, includes lots of turquoise jewelry. Turquoise has historical significance in western fashion and you don’t have to look further than the #turquoisetuesday hashtag that floods social media to see its current relevance. Native American’s believed turquoise stones protected them and often wore them into battle, when fallen ill and during ceremonies. The squash... Read more »

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Brit West has tapped into her creativity to support Native Americans in need. While the world is attempting to adjust to the ever-evolving coronavirus situation, people of the Navajo Nation have been hit with financial struggle, leaving elders without provisions. Western designer and photographer Brit West has set out to use her artistic eye for a cause with the creation of her Photography for a Purpose project. West traveled to the picturesque Monument Valley to shoot Navajo people and…

“Navajo women warriors—homeland security since 1492.”

Photos courtesy Shondina Lee Yikasbaa

Darian Landray Lonechild https://instagram.com/p/BS6oIh5gRCX/

A look at the historic and contemporary usage of the Navajo biil or rug dress.

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Buy the 120 Women's and Children's Navajo Blouse and Skirt sewing pattern from Folkwear. This pullover blouse was traditionally made of velvet, lined with calico, embellished with silver buttons, and worn with a calico "broomstick" skirt. Vary the fabric combinations to match your own personal style. Pattern includes complete blouse instructions, historical information, and drawings for the tiered skirt (and tips for broomstick pleating effect). Note: There is not a pattern for the skirt…