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craftgrrlSo have any of you all heard of /seen mardi gras indians? I think they're pretty neat and seeing them is one of my favorite things to do during carnival.
What does this have to do with crafts you ask? The beautiful costumes they wear are completely hand made by them and they are made over the course of a year.
Check it out!
PS Mardi Gras Indians dress out to pay homage to the Native Americans who housed and accepted escaped slaves. Many of members of the Mardi Gras Indian "gangs" are also members of the local choctaw and houma tribes. No disrespect upon the native peoples is intended.
What does this have to do with crafts you ask? The beautiful costumes they wear are completely hand made by them and they are made over the course of a year.
Check it out!
PS Mardi Gras Indians dress out to pay homage to the Native Americans who housed and accepted escaped slaves. Many of members of the Mardi Gras Indian "gangs" are also members of the local choctaw and houma tribes. No disrespect upon the native peoples is intended.
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