Fancy shawl

Shawl of commercial textile with many ribbons. It is worn by women during the "Fancy Shawl Dance," one of the dances that belongs to the powwow repertoire. According to powwow etiquette, women are supposed to wear a shawl when dancing or entering the dance arena. The traditionally restricted dance has changed for younger women who today perform a more energetic and exuberant dance very similar to …