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| The Iroquois men in warm weather usually wore leggings and a breechcloth. This was a piece of fabric about 18 inches wide that passed between the legs. It was held at the waist by a belt and hung down to the knees in front and back. When the weather was cold, the men wore a tunic like shirt with fringed edges. In both cold and warm weather, they wore leggings. The Iroquois men sometimes wore an unusual feather-covered cap. In the center of the hat one or two feathers stood straight up. Many men, especially warriors, cut off most of their hair. They left a lock or tuft in the center and back of the head called a “roach” One or two feathers were added for decoration. Today we call this a Mohawk. | ||
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The
Iroquois women wore their hair long and braided. Their clothing was simple-deerskin
skirts that fell below the knees, and leggings like the men’s. In cold
weather they added a loose cape-like blouse with deep fringes along the
edges.
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