Arrow belt
Assumption arrow sash with lightning motif, made of 13 corridors. The belt is made of red, blue, white, green and yellow wool, the colors of which appear to be derived from natural dyes. The bangs are particularly long and in good condition.
- Accession Number 2021.07.15
- Date 1880 an
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique braided
- Measurements 19 x 204 cm
Historical context
The fléché technique was developed by French Canadians in the 2nd half of the 18th century, probably to embellish belts already used to protect themselves from the cold or to support their backs. Initially symbols of social prestige, they became identity markers, and were associated with French-Canadian nationalism in the early 20th century.
On this arrow belt, the light blue (petit bleu), a dye probably derived from the indigo t...
- Accession Number 2021.07.15
- Date 1880 an
- Materials fiber, wool
- Technique braided
- Measurements 19 x 204 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Luc Émond, 2021.007.015
Photo by Louis-Etienne Dore
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