I do work on the border of the Navajo Nation and many clients are Navajo. Navajo warriors used to wear deerskin skirts.
Navajos have a clan system, Scots have a clan system
Navajos raise sheep and spin wool. Scots raise sheep and spin wool.
Navajos were invaded and conquered, Scots were invaded and conquered.
Navajos were told not to wear their traditional garments or speak their native language. Scots were told not to wear their traditional garments and told not to speak their native language.
Navajos were rounded up and sent on the long walk. Scots were rounded up and shipped overseas.
A lot in common. When Navajo clients ask about the kilt they are seriously seeking to learn more about it.
Ron
Last edited by Riverkilt; 31st March 07 at 09:28 AM.
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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