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breech cloth of similar flannel is wide and \ou^, hanging 

 nearly to the ground. Buckskin shirts, which are less 

 common, are of the usual Plains type. 



For all the other pueblos, the sixteenth century dress 

 of the men was an apron or kilt. These were of cotton 

 and are described as resembling napkins of that period 



Hopi Robe. 



but having tassels at each corner. Kilts which are 

 probably similar to these are still worn as ceremonial 

 garments. At the present time a short, narrow breech 

 cloth of white cotton, falling only a few inches from the 

 belt before and behind, is the only essential garment 

 for men at hard work or engaged in ceremonies. 



