Makah Clothing

     The Makah people dress in regular every day clothing that is appropriate for their type of work.  The fishermen wear raincoats and rubber hip boots that they roll down to the knees.  The lumber camp workers wear great calked boots with overalls and heavy shirts.  For dress occasions the men wear suits.  
     The women wear clothing similar to neighboring areas.  They wear cotton house dresses that they order in bulk for everyone.  Their dresses can also be made from silk, rayon or wool when they have to go to special occasions.  High school students wear skirts and sweaters or slack suits.  
     The children wear overalls, slack suits, and cotton dresses.  Babies wear little dresses or knitted suits.  The Makah people do not dress very different from other cultures.  A few older women wear scarfs on their heads and shawls over their shoulders.  After the European influence some Makah people began wearing blanket robes instead of long headdresses that other tribes wore. 
      Some members have long hair and young girls are allowed to have their hair straight and loose at shoulder length, and others have their hair cut short and have it permanently waved.  Below are some pictures of Makah people in their usual Attire.

Makah Children 

Makah Woman