Ojibwe jingle dresses from past to present

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The jingle dress originated when a young girl fell ill and her father saw a special dress in a dream. Brenda Child, Ojibwe author and historian, believes that this beautiful traditional garment sprung out of the Spanish influenza epidemic. Join dressmaker Jennie Kappenman to learn more about today's jingle dresses and see her wear a dress that's on display at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

Posted on: November 23, 2024 by Danceus Staff

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