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Heme ! about lViNO I Nevvs r Po'#lev Case Nhstis Vovaqeur I ,il,rts I History & Culture I GuestboDk I,.!:i\.'. /I:...e'".....t.l.. ~." I "--' .... ',. ...... ...:~...-.-. .... '-, ".."'..' "'00"'- 1\ ilt 1(-'1'~ 1.:..2..'-.I.".)'~J. ( jr'ltfl'l: '10 1-./ J 1, .{...... _. .." The Sash Of ail the symbols associated with the Metis culture, the sash is perhaps the most widely recognized and best known. Wrapped about the midsection, it was used by Voyageurs to Carrj their belongings during their transportation duties, ,u.s the Metis took tremendous pride in their clothing, the sash, being an attractive piece was highly valued for its aesthetic presence, Often, a decorative beaded pipe bag was added to the Voyageur's outfit, being suspended from his sash. As well, it was valued for it's practicality and versatility. It was warm in the colder seasons and couid be used as a rope when none was available. The art of weaving the sash was brought to the western regions via Voyageurs who had encountered the bright 'scarves' through contact with French Canadians. The finger-weaving technique used to make the sash was firmly established in .eastern woodland Indian traditions. The technique created tumplines, garters and other useful household articles and items of clothing. Plant fibers were used prior to the introduction of wool. Wool and the sash, as an article of clothing, were introduced to the eastern 'J\!ood!and peoples by Europeans. The Six Nations ConrederaGY, Potawatomi, and other I ndian nations of the area blended the tvvo Learn more about the culture and history of the Metis... LOUlis Riel ami other hllstorrrca! l\IIetisfioiLJres The Metis Flaq The Metis Sash Treatv' i\lo. 3 Metis A.dhesicn