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anishinabealltheway · 02-25-2007, 02:49 AM

I asked because one doesn't usually hear skins use the term "costume" when speaking of a dance outfit.

Standard grass regalia includes a yolk and/or Ribbon shirt aprons and pants or leggings all with fringe made with yarn and/or ribbon it is most common to see these Items decorated with applique ribbonwork, but, you could bead or quill them if you wish. Beaded or quilled cuffs, headband, side drops, belt, and harness (suspenders) and butt tabs are also standard as well as beaded mocs, bells, neck kerchief with a beaded slide or a beaded or bone choker and of course a hair roach.

The way that you attach your roach feathers is personal preference but the swivel style is considered northern, and the rocker and the spring style is more southern.

Fluffs are sometimes attached to the yolk or shirt, aprons and sometimes the back end of the roach.

Most grass dancers don't carry anything in their hands however I carry an eagle talon stick and a eagle wing fan. some carry some kind of circle such as a braid of sweetgrass or a medicine wheel, although you don't see that as much now as we did a few years ago. Whip sticks are comming in vogue now as well.

Some other things that look sharp are crow necklaces, beaded collars, beaded arm bands angora anklets scarves hanging from arm bands or off of the side of a belt. but are not necessary.

That is pretty much all that I can think of at the moment. If anything else comes to mind I will let you know.

Good luck and I hope this helps you. If you have any other questions let me know.

02-25-2007, 02:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
anishinabealltheway Fancy/ Grass dancer. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 459	Alright Here I go. I asked because one doesn't usually hear skins use the term "costume" when speaking of a dance outfit. Standard grass regalia includes a yolk and/or Ribbon shirt aprons and pants or leggings all with fringe made with yarn and/or ribbon it is most common to see these Items decorated with applique ribbonwork, but, you could bead or quill them if you wish. Beaded or quilled cuffs, headband, side drops, belt, and harness (suspenders) and butt tabs are also standard as well as beaded mocs, bells, neck kerchief with a beaded slide or a beaded or bone choker and of course a hair roach. The way that you attach your roach feathers is personal preference but the swivel style is considered northern, and the rocker and the spring style is more southern. Fluffs are sometimes attached to the yolk or shirt, aprons and sometimes the back end of the roach. Most grass dancers don't carry anything in their hands however I carry an eagle talon stick and a eagle wing fan. some carry some kind of circle such as a braid of sweetgrass or a medicine wheel, although you don't see that as much now as we did a few years ago. Whip sticks are comming in vogue now as well. Some other things that look sharp are crow necklaces, beaded collars, beaded arm bands angora anklets scarves hanging from arm bands or off of the side of a belt. but are not necessary. That is pretty much all that I can think of at the moment. If anything else comes to mind I will let you know. Good luck and I hope this helps you. If you have any other questions let me know. __________________ Niin sa, Chi anung Last edited by anishinabealltheway; 02-25-2007 at 02:51 AM.