ceinture fléchée

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The ceinture fléchée is a traditional French-Canadian arrow sash, handwoven in bright patterns and historically worn by voyageurs and Métis people as both practical winter wear and a cultural symbol.

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ceinture fléchée canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf element of traditional French-Canadian dress
textile artifact
traditional sash
associatedWithEvent Carnaval de Québec
winter carnivals in Quebec
associatedWithGroup Hudson’s Bay Company voyageurs
associatedWithRegion Quebec
linked to: Quebec, Canada

Red River region
linked to: Red River Basin

St. Lawrence River valley
linked to: St. Lawrence Valley
hasCulturalAssociation French Canadians
linked to: French Canadian

Indigenous peoples of Canada
Métis people
linked to: Métis

Québécois culture
voyageurs
hasCulturalOrigin French Canada
linked to: Francophone Canada
hasFunction kept coat closed
provided additional warmth
secured small items at the waist
signaled group identity
supported the lower back
hasHistoricalPeriodOfUse 18th century
19th century
hasMaterial dyed yarn
wool
hasNameInEnglish arrow sash
hasPatternType arrow pattern
chevron pattern
lightning pattern
hasSymbolicMeaning French-Canadian identity
Métis nation identity
connection between European and Indigenous cultures
hasTypicalColors bright colors
hasWeavingTechnique finger weaving
hand weaving
isPartOf traditional Métis regalia
traditional voyageur costume
requiresSkill complex pattern planning
manual dexterity in weaving
stillPracticedAs heritage craft
usedAs belt
cultural symbol
practical winter wear
status symbol
winter clothing accessory
usedBy Métis people
linked to: Métis

fur traders
habitants
militia members in New France
voyageurs

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Festival du Voyageur dressCode ceinture fléchée