You will find the Jefferson Shirt roomy and comfortable for period outfits or everyday wear. Thomas Jefferson is the namesake of this reproduction shirt. It comes with dropped shoulder seams, a band collar and wood buttons.
Our seamstress makes these with unbleached cotton muslin. Sizing listed is for men. Women should order one size smaller than usual. These shirts show minimal shrinkage when dried.
You will enjoy this roomy, comfortable Pioneer Shirt for period outfits or everyday wear. Made with unbleached muslin, it comes with a collar and dropped shoulders. Wood buttons at the neck go through looped buttonholes.
This sizing listed is for Men. Women may want to order one size smaller than usual. You will have minimal shrinkage when you wash and dry this shirt.
Keep warm with our newest Wandering Bull shirt! Our Forest Green Sweatshirt features the Turtle with the Tree of Life on his back, a popular Native American design. In some Native American creation myths, the Turtle holds the land on its back (Turtle Island). The Sweatshirt has a hood, full front zipper and pockets in the front. Our Turtle image appears on the back of the Sweatshirt.
We print our shirt on a 50% cotton/50% polyester hooded Sweatshirt.
Available in sizes Medium – XX Large. Shop all of our exclusive Shirts
Use our Plume Voyager Shirt Pattern to make your own loose fitting, comfortable shirt. French voyageurs wore a similarly styled shirt in the late 18th century. Both traders and colonists wore long shirts both during the day and as a nightshirt. Thus you will find them longer than standard shirts today.
This pattern contains options for two lengths. You can make yours in a traditional long style or a shorter more contemporary style. This pattern requires the fabric to be folded in half, so there is no shoulder seam. You will find instructions for a shoulder reinforcement. We recommend Cotton or Cotton Blend fabric, or Linen or Linen Blend Fabric. You may also use a lightweight wool if you prefer a warmer shirt.
For the traditional length, you will need 3 1/3 yards of fabric for Men’s Small – Large, 3 1/2 yards for Men’s size X-Large and XX-Large. You will also need 2 -4 buttons.
Many Native American cultures consider the Thunderbird a symbolic animal. We make our Thunderbird Tee Shirt with a 100% Cotton shirt in deep brown. An 18th century Iroquois Quilled Hunting Bag inspired our tee shirt design. The Red & White design stands out on the deep brown tee shirt.
Show your appreciation for Native American craftwork with our Thunderbird Tee Shirt! This design also available in a Long Sleeve Hoodie.
Our historically accurate Cranberry ruffled long shirt is perfect for Living History re-enactors! It will also make a striking alternative to a Ribbon Shirt for your Traditional Native American Dance Regalia! You will love the rich Cranberry Red color!
Our seamstress makes our shirts of cotton fabric that is ready-to-wear soft. Each shirt has one button at the neck and button sleeves.
Medium size 36″ long and 24″ wide across the chest.
Large size measures 36″ long and 26″ wide across the chest.
Xlarge size measures 40″ long and 29″ wide across the chest.
XXlarge size measures 42″ long and 32″ wide across the chest.
Note: chest measurement are with the shirt laying flat, measuring from armpit to armpit.
Available in Men’s Small, Medium, Large, X Large and XX Large.
Another Wandering Bull Exclusive! Our new Medicine Wheel Shirt comes with a collar and button front. You will appreciate the lightweight, breathable fabric.
The style of this shirt makes it perfect to wear on any occasion! Show your Native Pride with this Navy Blue shirt with the Medicine Wheel design on the left side. The Native American Medicine Wheel design consists of a circle divided into four colors: Red, Yellow, Black and White. The four colors represent the Four Directions. Our Medicine Wheel shirt features a Medicine Wheel with 2 Eagle Feathers tied to its center.
We currently offer Men’s sizes Medium – XX Large. If you need a different size, contact us and we can order it for you!
Our historically accurate ruffled long shirt is perfect for Living History re-enactors! It will also make a nice alternative to a Ribbon Shirt for your Traditional Native American Dance Regalia!
Our seamstress makes our shirts of cotton fabric that is ready-to-wear soft. Each shirt has one button at the neck and button sleeves.
The Large size measures 36″ long and 26″ wide across the body.
Available in Men’s Medium, Large, X Large and XX Large.
Our historically accurate Natural ruffled long shirt is perfect for Living History re-enactors! It will also make a striking alternative to a Ribbon Shirt for your Traditional Native American Dance Regalia!
Our seamstress makes our shirts of cotton fabric that is ready-to-wear soft. Each shirt has one button at the neck and button sleeves.
The Large size measures 36″ long and 26″ wide across the body.
Available in Men’s Medium, Large, X Large and XX Large.
Another Wandering Bull Exclusive! Our new Double Curve Shirt comes with a collar and button front. You will appreciate the lightweight, breathable fabric.
The style of this shirt makes it perfect to wear on any occasion! Show your Native Pride with this Black shirt with the Double Curve design on the left side. Native Americans of Northeastern North America frequently used the Double Curve Motif design on clothing, bags, birchbark containers and other items.
We currently offer Men’s sizes Medium – XX Large. If you need a different size, contact us and we can order it for you!
Don’t miss The Wandering Bull’s newest Tee Shirt design! You can purchase our Native design Tee shirt in Slate and Khaki!
This Exclusive silhouette design features a young Native wearing a Roach and Feathers. A Bead and Bear Claw Necklace and facial tattoos add subtle detail.
Our own Turtle on Wampum Tee Shirt features the popular Native American design of the Turtle with the Tree of Life on his back. In some Native American creation myths, the Turtle holds the land on its back (Turtle Island). Our Turtle image appears over a Native American Wampum Belt.
We print our Turtle on Wampum Tee Shirt on a 100% cotton Oatmeal colored shirt.
Don’t miss The Wandering Bull’s newest Tee Shirt design! You can purchase our Native design Tee shirt in Slate and Khaki!
This Exclusive silhouette design features a young Native wearing a Roach and Feathers. A Bead and Bear Claw Necklace and facial tattoos add subtle detail.
Native American Ribbon Shirts are classic Powwow Regalia! This Classic Ribbon Shirt features black ribbon trim on the front and cuffs. Our seamstress used a cotton blend fabric. These shirts are pull over style. The cuffs have button closures.
Use the pull down menu to see available sizes.
Men’s size XX Large measures 33″ long with 23″ long sleeves that are 11″ wide.
Our Plume War Shirt Pattern offers options to make an ‘open style’ that includes the legs and tail of the animal hide. Alternatively, you will find instructions for a more tailored style as well.
Native American men wore Leather War Shirts both plain and decorated. They sometimes added honorary markings. They embellished these shirts with a variety of trims, including:
Paint
Feathers
Ermine Tails
Scalp Locks
Beadwork
Quillwork
Animal Dew Claws
Shells
Bells
Metal Cones
Coins
Wool Fabric
To make a Leather War Shirt, you will need at least 2 hides with 25″ x 54″ of usable area (for the Small and Medium). For the XX Large size you will need at least 2 hides with 32″ x 58″ of usable area. The pattern also lists options for using 3 hides. If you want fringe, you will need an additional piece of leather with 10″ x 40″ of usable area.
You will also find a glossary and a section of instructions for working with Leather.
Native American Ribbon Shirts are classic Powwow Regalia! This Classic Ribbon Shirt features white ribbon trim on the front and cuffs. Our seamstress used a cotton blend fabric. These shirts are pull over style. The cuffs have button closures.
Native American Ribbon Shirts are classic Powwow Regalia! This Classic Ribbon Shirt features white ribbon trim on the front and cuffs. Our seamstress used a cotton blend fabric. These shirts are pull over style and do not stretch. The cuffs have metal button closures and there is a metal button at the open top. These shirts do not have collars.
Use the pull down menu to see available sizes.
Men’s size Large measures 31″ long with 24″ long sleeves. The chest circumference measures 44″. Men’s Size Medium has a 42″ chest circumference.
Native American Style Ribbon Shirt with Ruffles Pattern
Make your own Native American Ruffled Ribbon Shirt with our Plume Pattern! This pattern features a short pleated collar ruffled cuffs. Choose solid colors or traditional calico. Add as much ribbon trim as you like!
If you use 45″ wide fabric you will need 3 1/8 yards for a Small – Medium shirt. X Large or XX Large Shirts require 3 3/4 yards. You will also need ribbon trim and two buttons (or more if you wish).
This pattern includes instructions for sizes Small (36″ chest) to XX Large (50″ chest). We recommend Cotton or Cotton blend fabric.
You can purchase our own Double Curve design Tee shirt in Black and Purple!
The Double Curve is a classic Northeastern Native American Design element. Crafters have historically used this design to decorate clothing and accessories.
Our Double Curve Design includes floral motifs and a border. You will want one in both colors!
The Hiawatha Wampum Belt appears on this Purple Tee Shirt! The five main units of the Hiawatha Wampum Belt represent the five Original Nations that comprised the Iroquois Confederacy. From left to right, this design represents the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca. The connecting line is the path of peace. Other Nations are welcome to travel the path of peace and seek shelter under the great tree.
You can purchase our own Double Curve design Tee shirt in Black and Purple!
The Double Curve is a classic Northeastern Native American Design element. Crafters have historically used this design to decorate clothing and accessories.
Our Double Curve Design includes floral motifs and a border. You will want one in both colors!
Native American Ribbon Shirts are Regalia items that are worn by Native American people of many tribes and traditions. The shirts developed from European Trade Shirts that were usually made of cotton or linen fabric. Silk ribbons were another of the trade goods brought to North America by the Europeans. The bright colors of the ribbons made them very popular among Native Americans. In the 1800s calico fabric became available and Native Americans also made clothing from that colorful patterned cloth. Continue reading Native American Ribbon Shirts
Early American Men’s Shirts served a purpose. It was made in a pullover style with one button at the neck. They were worn as an undergarment to absorb bodily dirt and oil at a time when laundering clothes and washing the body were not a frequent occurrence. The shirt was knee length which was necessary because the shirt was also used as a night shirt and was the only form of underwear worn by most men.
This Doll Southwestern Black Hair is ready to join your collection. The crafter made her body from off white cotton fabric. He or she embroidered her eyes, eyebrows, nose and mouth. The doll wears a silk brown floral patterned skirt. A 0.5″ wide red ribbon marks the tier. A color block ribbon in black, red, gray and magenta serves as a waistband. Above this she wears a purple velveteen shirt. Most of the velvet has worn away so the shirt looks brown. She does not wear any shoes.
For jewelry, this doll wears Turquoise Seed Bead loop earrings and a Seed Bead Necklace with Turquoise, Red and White Seed Beads. Her hair is very fine Black yarn that the crafter tied into a traditional hair bundle at the back.
This doll is about 16″ tall. Her clothing has faded in the front. The shirt shows several frayed places. There are several holes in the front of the skirt. You will see staining on her leg and the underside and back of the skirt. Display her away from the sun to keep her from fading any more. One of a Kind!
Whole Ermine Skins come soft and white with their heads and tails attached. You can use them to decorate a variety of accessories including: Headdresses, War shirts, and Bow cases.
We offer two lengths of these soft, narrow skins:
10″ – 14″ long
14″ – 18″ long
Ermine Tails are used to embellish headdresses and clothing, like War Shirts. You can also pair them to hang from Chokers. Or use a pair to make Earrings! They measure 3″ – 5″ long and are white with a black tip.
Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women. This vintage Doll Seminole Man wears a traditional patchwork big shirt and a blue neck kerchief.. The crafter made his body with palmetto fibers. His outfit consists of a yellow shirt decorated with patchwork in a variety of colors. He wears a black hat with a metal band around it. A strand of Red, Blue and White Seed beads holds his blue fabric neck kerchief tightly around his neck.
The clothing of Seminole dolls is a significant feature, and reflects the traditional clothing worn by the Seminole people. Crafters make the garments with a technique called patchwork. They sew small fabric strips of various colors and patterns together to create intricate designs. The patchwork designs often incorporate geometric patterns and vibrant colors, including shades of red, yellow, blue, and green. Crafters may add additional embellishments such as ribbons, beads, shells, or embroidery to the clothing, which enhances the overall beauty and cultural significance of the doll. These dolls are popular among collectors and tourists seeking authentic Native American crafts.
This Vintage Doll Seminole Man stands approximately 10 tall. He stands on a slice of wood that is about 0.5 inches thick. He comes with a tag with the name of the crafter on it. We got this doll from a collection. You will see some stains and discoloration on his clothing. Structurally, he is in very good condition. One of a Kind!
Our Medicine Wheel Gift Set is the perfect gift for anyone who loves Medicine Wheels (that may be YOU!). Our exclusive Gift Set comes with a cool assortment of items. Each features that classic Native American symbol of the Four Directions.
This Set comes with our exclusive T shirt (red only), a Ball Cap (choose Black or Navy) and our own Medicine Wheel Decal.
Please select your Shirt size and your choice of Medicine Wheel Ball Cap colors.
You will often find Small Washer Brooches on Iroquois and Great Lakes Native American clothing. You will see them scattered on blouses, shirts, sashes and headdresses.
Trade silver brooches have been commonly used since the 18th century to decorate Eastern Woodlands regalia. These Washer Brooches are the perfect embellishment for your gustoweh, bandoleer bag, skirt, shirt or crown.
Classic Ring Brooches are now available in Nickel and Copper! Each Ring Brooch measures 1″ in diameter. Purchase them in packages of 10 or 100.
Native Americans have used Trade Silver Brooches to decorate their regalia since the 18th century. Therefore, these circlet brooches will make the perfect embellishment for your Gustoweh, Bandoleer Bag, Shirt or Crown.
This Doll Southwestern Orange Hair will add bright color to your collection. The crafter made her body from off white cotton fabric. He or she stitched on her eyes, eyebrows and mouth. Her nose and the inside of her eyes are drawn on the face. The doll wears a tiered fabric skirt in Wine and Green. Above this she wears a purple velveteen shirt heavily decorated with sterling silver buttons and conchos. The crafter made her concho belt with metal and paper.
For jewelry, this doll wears Turquoise Seed Bead dangle earrings, a long Seed Bead Necklace with brown ‘nuts’ and a pair of turquoise bracelets made of paper. The crafter made fabric boot style shoes in the same Wine color as her skirt. He or she adorned these with silver buttons. Her hair is orange roving wool that the crafter tied into a traditional hair bundle at the back.
Inside the hem of her skirt you will find a tag pinned on that says “I came from TEEC NOS POS TRADING POST Teec Nos Pos, Arizona 86514. This doll is about 17” tall. You will see signs of wear including split seams, a few missing beads and tarnish on the silver buttons. She will make a lovely addition to your collection. One of a Kind!
This gorgeous Beaded panel may have originally been the cuff to a shirt. The crafter beaded it on brown velveteen fabric. He or she used Pumpkin, Clear, Transparent Green, Transparent Red, Turquoise and White Seed Beads to create the floral design. Two rows of edge beading in White Seed Beads outline the piece. Some of the original sequins are still attached. The crafter backed it with red fabric. At some point, someone added a red silk ribbon to the top so the piece could be hung for display.
This beaded panel measures about 7.5″ x 4.25″. You will see significant bead loss, especially around the edges. Several of the sequins have come off and there are tears on the back lining. Add this unique piece of beadwork to your collection! One of a Kind!
This colorful Antique Seminole Doll Couple is an example of Florida Seminole doll craft. The artist created them in the early 1900s. He or she made their bodies with palmetto fibers.
The man wears a traditional patchwork big shirt trimmed with rickrack and a neck kerchief. His wife wears the traditional cape, skirt and bonnet. Her cape has the name Carol Miller Miami Florida printed on it. She also wears a necklace of black & white seed beads.
They stand approximately 10″ tall. They remain in good condition for their age.
You can add Copper Cone Deerhair Drops to your clothing and accessories in no time with these ready to use Drops! We put together 1.25″ Copper Cones with Red Deerhair. Then we attach them to a 6″ long piece of Deerskin Leather Lacing for you!
Simply poke a hole in your Leather with an awl where you want the Drop to be, then draw the Deerskin Leather Lacing through and tie it on the back side. These Drops are perfect for embellishing Leather Leggins, Leather Shirts, Leather Bags and more!
You will appreciate these ready to use Drops, no cutting, no tying, no crimping!
We sell these Deerhair Drops in packages of 10. We do not recommend these for use on fabric unless the fabric is heavily re-inforced on the back.
This colorful Vintage Seminole Man Doll is an example of Florida Seminole doll craft. Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women and their bodies are made with palmetto fibers.
The doll wears a traditional patchwork big shirt trimmed with rickrack and a neck kerchief. He stands approximately 10″ tall.
By Native North American Travelling College. 25 pgs. Softcover.
This well illustrated book highlights historical and contemporary Mohawk clothing. Inside, you will find illustrations and photographs of Native Mohawk clothing from the 1700s – early 1900s. The next section contains photographs of Ribbon Shirts, Skirts, Gustowehs and more!
The book includes several pages of symbols and designs that you can use to decorate your own clothing.
Gorgeous wampum makes wonderful Buttons! A large Wampum Button will make a lovely alternative to a Concho or Abalone Disc!
The thickness of shell required to create our large two hole buttons makes them less common. We also offer conventional 4 hole buttons for shirts, bags or whatever you wish!
We offer 2 styles and 4 sizes:
30mm (approx 1-3/16″) 2 hole style
35mm (approx 1-3/8″) 2 hole style
12mm (approx 0.47″) 4 hole style
15mm (approx. 0.60″) 4 hole style
Try these as a delightful alternative to metal or bone. Who says buttons have to be boring? Try some wampum buttons on your next project!
Turkey Beards hang from the chest of male turkeys, just below their necks. They seem hair-like, but they are actually modified feathers that have a consistency similar to horse tails. Crafters use them to make head roaches from them instead of using Porcupine Hair. You can also use them as decorative features on shirts, bags and headdresses. Or use them to decorate Dreamcatchers or Fans.
If you want to make a round roach, plan to purchase at least two beards. For a 6 inch teardrop shaped roach, you will need 5 – 7 of them.
All male turkeys have beards, and some female turkeys do as well. The length of the beards can indicate how old a male might be and they may play a role in mate selection.
Our Plains Breastplate Kit will help you make a great addition to your Dance Regalia. Wear your completed Plains Breastplate bare chested, over a shirt or with a vest.
The Plains Breastplate Kit includes 4″ Hairpipe, our own 36 Hole Leather Breastplate strips, 2 colors of Glass Crow Beads, Imitation Sinew and Deerskin Leather Lacing. The finished length of the Breastplate will be approximately 19″ long.
Choose Plastic Hairpipe (which makes it much lighter to wear) or Bone Hairpipe. You can dye the Bone Hairpipe in tea or coffee to give a aged look.
The Comanche Indians are considered the originators of the Hairpipe Breastplate. They first created Breastplates in the mid 19th century. Other tribes of the Great Plains adopted this accessory as well. The term “Hairpipe” describes the long, slim, hollow beads made from animal bone that we use to make Breastplates.
Several kinds of Native American crafts use Horse hair. Most often, you will see it on the tips of feathers on Native American Dance Bustles and Native American Headdresses. Native American War Shirts can also be decorated with horse hair.
Our horse hair measures approximately 13″ – 15″ long. The White Horsehair is a natural color, so not bright white, but rather more of a beige.
Our horse hair comes in one ounce bundles.
You may select from:
Natural/White
Black
Brown
Quantity Discounts apply when you buy 4 or more of one color!
The Wandering Bull offers several types of Deerskin.
You are looking at our Deerskin – White German Tanned. The German Tan colored hides are the closest to real brain tan buckskin. They are sueded on both sides and easy to bead on, so you won’t have to worry about broken needles. These are perfect for making dresses, shirts, moccasins, leggings, and more.
Soft and supple German tanned deer hides provide a lot of square footage and a beautiful color. Sueded on both sides. Imperfections from bug bites on the hide are still visible.
We sell each hide by their square footage. Please select from available hides listed below. If you do not see the size you need, or if you need help, let us know what you are making and we can help with your selection (1-800-430-2855).
Get our Classic Double Curve design for your body and your bag! Choose our exclusive Double Curve design T-shirt in Black or Purple, and we’ll send along one of our exclusive Double Curve Tote Bags!
Tote Bag available in Black Only.
Native Americans of Northeastern North America frequently used the Double Curve Motif design on clothing, bags, birchbark containers and other items. The basic twin curves can be ‘filled in’ with a variety of design elements. Our Double Curve Motif Tote Bag features floral elements on the main design and the border designs. Our classic black Double Curve Motif is sure to become a favorite!
Native Americans have used Trade Silver Brooches to decorate their regalia since the 18th century. Therefore, these brooches are the perfect embellishment for your Gustoweh, Bandoleer Bag, Shirt or Crown.
Eight of these small shaped brooches are silver-plated copper. We also have Ring Brooches in Copper & Nickel.
Most sold singly. Quantity Discount when you buy 10 or more of a single style.
Ring Brooch 1″ – Style 18 Comes in packages of 10
Council Square 1.25″ – Style 15
Strawberry/Heart 1″ – Style 24
Crown/Heart 1.25″ – Style 26
Double Strawberry/Heart 1.25″ – Style 30
Large Strawberry/Heart 1.5″ – Style 33
Masonic 2″ – Style 21
Sunburst 1.25″ – Style 12
Ring Brooch 1″ – Style 18-C. Copper. Comes in packages of 10
Ring Brooch 1″ – Style 18-N. Nickel. Comes in packages of 10
