Vintage arrow belt from the Quebec carnival. Year 1970. 260 cm.

Vintage arrow belt from the Quebec carnival.
No longer has its composition label. Probably wool and cotton blend.
Year 1970.
Color red, white, green, orange and blue.
Good condition (see photos).
Length with fringes260 cm or 102 inches.
Fringe length: 25 cm or 9 3/4 inches.
Width: 13 cm or 5 inches.

The sash, (Metis sash, coureur des bois sash, ceinture à flèches) is a piece of traditional French-Canadian clothing from the 19th century. It is also part of the Métis heritage.
It was used by the coureurs des bois. In addition to identifying which region they came from, it could be used as a scarf to keep warm or as rope for different uses.
The term "arrow" comes from the woven arrow-shaped patterns.


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