Painted Desert Skirt & Blouse: Buckaroo Bobbins

Traditionally associated with Navajo women, we can trace the origins of this skirt and blouse to the forced settlement of the Navajos on the Bosque Rodondo reservation near Fort Sumner, New Mexico. Introduced to the whiteman's fashions by the wives and daughters of the soldiers, they were given hand-me-downs to replace their worn out clothing. The Government's reservation program failed in 1867 and the Navajo were allowed to return to their native home. The Navajo women were able to reproduce these clothes creating their own style using the velvets and calicos which were available at the trading posts of the 1870's and using coin buttons and their own silver jewelry.Reproduced by Buckaroo Bobbins and offered as both the skirt and blouse patterns in one package. The pattern package contains all sizes from XS to XL and complete instructions; including instructions on authentic broomstick pleating. Normally sold for $13.95 Save 20%

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