

Native American Dance Shawls
Native American Dance Shawls are a regalia item you will always see at Powwows. Whether simple or fancy, most women wear them or carry them on their arms. Many Powwow circles do not allow women into the circle if they are not wearing or carrying a shawl.
Dance Shawls are not a pre-contact clothing item. They were likely adapted from women’s blankets. They are made of fabric with fringe or ribbons decorating the edges. Fancy Shawls feature beadwork or fabric or ribbon applique along with colorful fringe.
Fancy Shawl Dance
Early in the 20th century, when Powwows were being organized as non-ritual gatherings of Native America
Varieties of Shawls
Women’s Dance Shawls can be made with a variety of fabrics. The weight of the shawl is one aspect to consider wh
At The Wandering Bull – Native American Craft Store you will find a variety of Ready to Wear Shawls. We use chainette fringe strands which do not unravel on all of our shawls.
Make Your Own Dance Shawl!
If you have the time, The Wandering Bull – Native American Craft Store has everything you need to make your own shawl! We keep several Hemmed Dance Shawl Fabric Blanks in stock along with 21 Colors of Shawl Fringe Spools for you! You can also purchase a Tapestry Needle to attach the Shawl Fringe.