The design of the ribbonwork is typical of women's clothing because it is curvilinear. Around the 1920s, a shift occurred where this type of clothing would be more commonly seen in ceremonial events rather than domestic use. During this time, younger Osage individuals began to wear non-traditional clothing styles.

Tags: skirt, ribbonwork, curvilinear
People: Osage
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: ceremonial events, domestic use

From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology