Native American Hair Ties
Native American hair ties are becoming more and more popular in areas other
than the southwest region of the United States. They allow you to style you
hair with colorful and unique accessories. These Native American hair ties
are great for both children and adults, though children under the age of eight
should not handle the hair ties as they do have removable parts.
Most Native American hair ties are decorated with natural items. Some of the
most common materials include leather, feathers, shells, semi precious stones,
bone, ivory, and beads.
The most popular type of Native American hair ties are those that are comprised
with colorful beadwork. These hair ties can come in a variety of colors
and be created using several different stitching styles. One of the most
popular is the lane stitch beadwork hair ties. This technique displays the
beads in rows or lanes in order to create traditional patterns or symbols.
The beadwork patterns differ significantly depending on the tribe that is
creating the hair tie.
Another popular style is the woven or loom beadwork hair ties. These are
handmade using a variety of weaving looms. This style of weaving was made
popular by the Native Americans that inhabited the northern woodlands. Peyote
or gourd stitching is another common technique for Native American hair
ties. Using this style a pattern is created by stitching around circular
items.
While beadwork makes up the part of the accessory that holds the hair,
other items may be added to further decorate the hair tie. Leather strings
with feathers at the end are not uncommon. Some tribes add shells, or carved
bone pieces to the hair ties to add to their distinctiveness.
When selecting a Native American hair tie you should look for quality beadwork.
Make sure the beads lay flat and try to avoid pieces that have loose beads
or irregular stitching patterns.
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