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    I was wondering what the best type of material to use for a shawl? And if you know where I could get it from? Thanks!!
    "A single tear found it's way down her face. She swallowed in an effort to choke back the flood that threatened to follow. She lifted her chin. She was an Apache. Her captors would NOT see her cry...."
    --Walks Alone, Brian Burks

    "My hair is long, my skin is tan, my eyes brown, and my heart strong. I am an Apache woman. I will not be broken."

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    My personal favorite shawl is made from dark red garberdine wool; it was my grandmother's shawl. Although this kind is heavy and hot, it looks the best; and more traditional. My second choice of fabric would be a good polyester blend, mainly for ease of cleaning. My wool-blend shawl has to be dry-cleaned or very carefully hand washed in cold with woolite and air dried. Joann's fabric is a good place to shop for these fabrics. Anyhow with any shawl, it should be placed inside a closed pillow case for washing so the fringe will stay intact.

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    • #3
      I wanted to know..the measurements for a traditional shawl...and also how long the fridge should be. I've seen many different lengths but wouldn't it depend on what size the shawl is?? *HELP PLEASE* :)
      :p Your First and Last Love Is Self Love! :p

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      • #4
        Traditional shawl

        Your shawl should be fitted to you. It is not like a fancy dancer's shawl. It should go out past the length of your finger tips when your wearing it. It should be cut into a square. Mine is 70"x70", for example and the fringe is 14" inches long and covers all four sides. I wouldn't put really long fringe on a traditional shawl; it is usually carried over your arm, and you don't want it dragging the floor or ground.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by klamathdancer
          Your shawl should be fitted to you. It is not like a fancy dancer's shawl. It should go out past the length of your finger tips when your wearing it. It should be cut into a square. Mine is 70"x70", for example and the fringe is 14" inches long and covers all four sides. I wouldn't put really long fringe on a traditional shawl; it is usually carried over your arm, and you don't want it dragging the floor or ground.
          Thank you very much for the info.. It's much appreciated! :rofl2:
          :p Your First and Last Love Is Self Love! :p

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          • #6
            Thanks alot! Sorry it took so long to reply. Very helpful!
            "A single tear found it's way down her face. She swallowed in an effort to choke back the flood that threatened to follow. She lifted her chin. She was an Apache. Her captors would NOT see her cry...."
            --Walks Alone, Brian Burks

            "My hair is long, my skin is tan, my eyes brown, and my heart strong. I am an Apache woman. I will not be broken."

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            • #7
              Originally posted by MarthaFlysWithEagles
              I was wondering what the best type of material to use for a shawl? And if you know where I could get it from? Thanks!!
              I would have to say satin material or the shiney material, you would get it at the fabric stores or wal-mart cause the satin looks better and it will bring out the beadwork that you have.

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