BeadMan

I just got back from a trip to Oklahoma where I had a wonderful conversation with a Kiowa man and a Pawnee man about fancy dance and its hitory and also its future. The topic of outfits came up and we started talking about beadwork. Their views were that less beadwork is seen among dancers today and that someday it may be totally absent from the typical outfit.

I don't nessecarrily agree 100% with this viewpoint, but since not much happens on this forum so it will be interesting to hear all of your views on this topic.

Fancy Dance Beadwork: The way I see it, there are two types of beadwork. 1) The loom work sets consisting of a belt, harness, cuffs, side tabs, knee bands, headband, and other items. I will call this the "Oklahoma Set" although it is seen almost everywhere. 2) Applique or lane stitch sets of capes, aprons, side tabs, and sometimes cuffs and other pieces.

What trends are all of you seeing in outfits?