Vest or Blanket

**Josiah** · 01-24-2007, 02:05 PM

I recently recieved a nice vest as a gift and have worn it occasionally
What are your thoughts on wearing a vest in place of wearing your Blanket
I know the blanket can get hot sometimes especially around here
Just wondering

hobbs49 · 01-25-2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Josiah

What are your thoughts on wearing a vest in place of wearing your Blanket
I know the blanket can get hot sometimes especially around here

I'm not a Gourd Dancer. But I was once told that neither are "required" for Gourd Dancers. So if heat is the issue, you could go with neither it seems; though you wouldn't be as stylish.

Kio-Manche · 02-24-2007, 02:56 PM

I use the blanket most of the time. I know alot of people use the blanket around the waist also. I do one of those two things.
Among my Comanche people, many wear the vests...mainly members of CIVA (Comanche Indian Veterans Association). Others wear it as well.
When I am in doubt, as to appropriateness, I always err to t he safe side...I.E. my trusty shoulder blanket.....Kio-Manche

luvstraightdancrs · 03-03-2007, 04:38 AM

My husband and son were taught to dress for church, long sleeve shirt, dress pants, tie or bolo. No jeans, tee shirts, sloppy clothing. They were also told that you do not wear a blanket unless you are a Veteran. My late father in law used to get so angry when he saw men (that he knew) or children wearing blankets........he used to tell me "If you didn't serve you just don't wear it". He did not serve and did not wear a blanket. My husband served so he is entitled, my son has not served and therefore cannot wear a blanket. The only exception is if you are a NAC member or it is handed down from a vet or church member.

CHEROSAGE · 03-03-2007, 08:44 PM

I have both a nice vest that was gifted to me quite some time ago and a blanket. I will even wear both some times.

Kio-Manche · 03-04-2007, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by luvstraightdancrs

My husband and son were taught to dress for church, long sleeve shirt, dress pants, tie or bolo. No jeans, tee shirts, sloppy clothing. They were also told that you do not wear a blanket unless you are a Veteran. My late father in law used to get so angry when he saw men (that he knew) or children wearing blankets........he used to tell me "If you didn't serve you just don't wear it". He did not serve and did not wear a blanket. My husband served so he is entitled, my son has not served and therefore cannot wear a blanket. The only exception is if you are a NAC member or it is handed down from a vet or church member.

This is more mis-information that is so prevalent in the powwow world. I guess it will never end!
THE GOURD DANCE IS A GENTLEMAN'S DANCE, NOT A VETERANS DANCE!
Being a veteran is great. I am a veteran myself. I wear my miliatary ribbons with pride. But it is EXTRA! Not a requirement!
Again, the gourd dance is a man's dance, or to be more accurate, a gentleman's dance. Not a veterans dance. If people understood where the gourd dance came from, then I doubt there would be this confusion.

Kio-Manche
Kiowa Gourd Clan Member

nativeproud · 03-05-2007, 12:35 AM

I apologize for my ignorance, but i am new to dancing in genrel, so heres my question, Who can dance the gourd dance, is there an age limit, how does this work?

ADcRezFamily · 03-05-2007, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nativeproud

I apologize for my ignorance, but i am new to dancing in genrel, so heres my question, Who can dance the gourd dance, is there an age limit, how does this work?

Read the Gourd Dance Comentary on powwows.com under "powwow info".

It is a Kiowa gentlemens dance. Go back and read some of the older post on here about where the dance came from.

luvstraightdancrs · 03-08-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kio-Manche

This is more mis-information that is so prevalent in the powwow world. I guess it will never end!
THE GOURD DANCE IS A GENTLEMAN'S DANCE, NOT A VETERANS DANCE!
Being a veteran is great. I am a veteran myself. I wear my miliatary ribbons with pride. But it is EXTRA! Not a requirement!
Again, the gourd dance is a man's dance, or to be more accurate, a gentleman's dance. Not a veterans dance. If people understood where the gourd dance came from, then I doubt there would be this confusion.

Kio-Manche
Kiowa Gourd Clan Member

I didn't say it was a Veterans Dance. I don't believe that it is either, was not taught that way. What I said was that my late father in law told us that only Veterans or NAC members wear the red and blue blanket............

park · 03-08-2007, 07:56 PM

I don't mean to put words in Kio-Manche's mouth, but I think what was meant was that you do not have to be a veteran to wear a gourd dance blanket.

Kio-Manche · 03-26-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by park

I don't mean to put words in Kio-Manche's mouth, but I think what was meant was that you do not have to be a veteran to wear a gourd dance blanket.

That is precisely what I am saying, thanks Park

**ok24stacey** · 03-26-2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kio-Manche

That is precisely what I am saying, thanks Park

beep....paging Kio-manche to the Okie thread....

**Josiah** · 03-26-2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kio-Manche

That is precisely what I am saying, thanks Park

Hey Kiomanche
Got any Powwows coming up??

Kio-Manche · 03-27-2007, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Josiah

Hey Kiomanche
Got any Powwows coming up??

No, but I'm in the market for one. Got any suggestions?

01-24-2007, 02:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Josiah PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma USA Posts: 4,492 Blog Entries: 4	Vest or Blanket I recently recieved a nice vest as a gift and have worn it occasionally What are your thoughts on wearing a vest in place of wearing your Blanket I know the blanket can get hot sometimes especially around here Just wondering __________________

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Kio-Manche a.k.a Numunu1971 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ponca City, Ok. Born and Raised in Lawton Ok. Posts: 1,603	I use the blanket most of the time. I know alot of people use the blanket around the waist also. I do one of those two things. Among my Comanche people, many wear the vests...mainly members of CIVA (Comanche Indian Veterans Association). Others wear it as well. When I am in doubt, as to appropriateness, I always err to t he safe side...I.E. my trusty shoulder blanket.....Kio-Manche __________________ Kio-Manche Oklahoma Proud!!!

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CHEROSAGE Pow Wow Committee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: , mo Posts: 1,342	I have both a nice vest that was gifted to me quite some time ago and a blanket. I will even wear both some times. __________________ BOB

03-03-2007, 04:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
luvstraightdancrs Senior Dancer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southern Straight country Posts: 662	My husband and son were taught to dress for church, long sleeve shirt, dress pants, tie or bolo. No jeans, tee shirts, sloppy clothing. They were also told that you do not wear a blanket unless you are a Veteran. My late father in law used to get so angry when he saw men (that he knew) or children wearing blankets........he used to tell me "If you didn't serve you just don't wear it". He did not serve and did not wear a blanket. My husband served so he is entitled, my son has not served and therefore cannot wear a blanket. The only exception is if you are a NAC member or it is handed down from a vet or church member.

03-05-2007, 12:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
nativeproud Learning Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oklahoma (wish it were Kansas) Posts: 142	I apologize for my ignorance, but i am new to dancing in genrel, so heres my question, Who can dance the gourd dance, is there an age limit, how does this work?

03-08-2007, 07:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
park Junior Dancer Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 121	I don't mean to put words in Kio-Manche's mouth, but I think what was meant was that you do not have to be a veteran to wear a gourd dance blanket.

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