breechcloth
Minimal indigenous garment
A breechcloth is a simple garment worn around the hips and between the legs, traditionally worn by Indigenous peoples of North America and other cultures in warm climates.
It consists of a strip of cloth or leather passed between the thighs and secured at the waist by a belt or cord.
Also called a breechclout or loincloth.
Wrapped groin covering
- dhotiWrapped lower-body garment
- kiltWrapped Highland garment
- sarongWraparound waist garment
- fabricWoven or knit material
leather · buckskin · deerskin · hide · textile · flap · waistband · thong
Original inhabitants of America
- Plains tribesIndigenous groups of grasslands
- LakotaWestern Sioux people
- CherokeeIndigenous Southeastern nation
- ApacheSouthwestern indigenous nation
Navajo · Iroquois · woodland · tribal · regalia · warrior · leggings · moccasins
Ceremonial set of actions
- powwowCeremonial tribal gathering
- regaliaCeremonial emblems of authority
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
- initiationFormal admission ceremony
sacred · spiritual · tribal · feathers · adornment · tradition · blessing · elder
Absence of vanity
- coverageExtent of inclusion
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- huntingPursuing wild game
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
warm weather · simple · functional · utilitarian · comfort · freedom · movement · outdoor
loincloth
Wrapped groin covering
fabric · leather · buckskin · deerskin · hide · textile · flap · waistband · thong · wrap
Native American
Original inhabitants of America
- Plains tribesIndigenous groups of grasslands
- LakotaWestern Sioux people
- CherokeeIndigenous Southeastern nation
Apache · Navajo · Iroquois · woodland · tribal · regalia · warrior · leggings · moccasins · beadwork
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- powwowCeremonial tribal gathering
- regaliaCeremonial emblems of authority
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
initiation · sacred · spiritual · tribal · feathers · adornment · tradition · blessing · elder · symbolism
modesty
Absence of vanity
warm weather · lightweight · simple · functional · utilitarian · comfort · freedom · movement · outdoor · survival
breechclothfull body suit
Garment covering entire person
hazmat suit · spacesuit · snowsuit · coveralls · wetsuit
breechcloththree-piece suit
Coordinated business attire trio
tailored suit · tuxedo · ball gown · court dress · ceremonial regalia
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