Star Quilts
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Choice: American Indian Culture
- Categories: Arts, Social Science
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians, Crafts
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: Canada, United States
Article abstract: Star quilts, which feature elaborate and colorful eight-pointed designs, are a fixture of American Indian life in many culture areas of the United States and Canada, particularly among the Plains tribes
Star quilts play an important role in modern Native American life. These quilts are made to give away in traditional ceremonies to honor individuals such as high school graduates or veterans; babies are wrapped in star quilts made by grandmothers and aunts; those participating in rituals such as making-a-relative or vision quests wrap up in star...
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