breechcloths
Waist-wrapped coverings
Breechcloths is the plural of breechcloth, a simple garment consisting of a strip of cloth or leather passed between the legs and secured at the waist, covering the groin.
Worn by Indigenous peoples of North America and other cultures in warm climates, breechcloths were practical everyday attire for men: The warriors wore only breechcloths and moccasins.
Wrapped groin covering
- apronWaist-tied protective garment
- flapOne-sided attached cover
- waistbandGarment's upper rim
- leatherTanned animal skin
buckskin · deerskin · cloth · covering · wrap · tie · belt · thong
Original inhabitants of America
- PlainsNamed flat regions
- ApacheSouthwestern indigenous nation
- LakotaWestern Sioux people
- CherokeeIndigenous Southeastern nation
Navajo · Iroquois · regalia · traditional · tribal · ceremonial · powwow · moccasins
Before outside groups arrived
- colonialOf occupied territories
- frontierEdge of settlement
- primitiveIn earliest form
- ancientVery old indeed
prehistoric · museum · artifact · anthropology · ethnography · reenactment · reproduction · authentic
Pursuing wild game
- summerYear's warmest season
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- hot weatherHigh atmospheric temperatures
- mobilityCapacity for movement
freedom · lightweight · minimal · functional · durable · quick-drying · natural · handmade
loincloth
Wrapped groin covering
leather · buckskin · deerskin · cloth · covering · wrap · tie · belt · thong · cordage
Native American
Original inhabitants of America
Cherokee · Navajo · Iroquois · regalia · traditional · tribal · ceremonial · powwow · moccasins · leggings
precontact
Before outside groups arrived
ancient · prehistoric · museum · artifact · anthropology · ethnography · reenactment · reproduction · authentic · period
hunting
Pursuing wild game
- summerYear's warmest season
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- hot weatherHigh atmospheric temperatures
mobility · freedom · lightweight · minimal · functional · durable · quick-drying · natural · handmade · utilitarian
breechclothsthree-piece suits
Coordinated jacket-vest-trouser combinations
tuxedos · business suits · formal wear · business attire · dress pants