class activity: Geography & Fashion in Canada
Geography & Fashion in Canada
Write about a clothing item from Canada that was influenced by geography (such as the climate, environment, or traditional way of life). Include a photo
Here are examples from the lesson:
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Aran Sweaters on Canada’s East Coast (for cold, damp fishing conditions)
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Hudson’s Bay Blanket Coats used in the Prairies and by British troops
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Cowichan Sweaters by Coast Salish peoples of Vancouver Island
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Aloha Shirts in Hawaii (as a contrast – light, loose fabric for heat)