A Life in Beads: The Stories a Plains Dress Can Tell

A Life in Beads: The Stories a Plains Dress Can Tell is a teaching poster for grades 4–6. Students will explore the traditional art of dressmaking and dress decoration among Native American women from the Great Plains region. Through the stories and art of contemporary women who continue these traditions, students will learn about materials used in the past and today, as well as the cultural values and meanings behind dress decoration. The poster includes maps and a variety of historical and contemporary images.