Ribbon Skirt Protocol: Learning and Respect

If you’re wondering whether a ribbon skirt is appropriate for you to wear, start by learning about the piece: who created it, what the design means, and the context in which the artist intends it to be worn. Credit the artist, and ask before assuming a design is intended for every wearer or occasion.

Teachings and protocols can differ among Nations, communities, families, and artists. For the skirts we offer, we invite you to seek guidance from Tracy Clear Sky, grounded in her Anishināābe and Métis knowledge, rather than treating any single answer as a rule for everyone.