Textiles are usually thought to be a "female art." Why do you think it is traditional in the Hopi tribe, that men weave the traditional baby quilt for new births? Do you think of weaving and textiles as being a craft for females only? Why or why not?

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Molly Good

20 May, 10:23

Textiles are usually thought to be a "female art." Why do you think it is traditional in the Hopi tribe, that men weave the traditional baby quilt for new births? Do you think of weaving and textiles as being a craft for females only? Why or why not?

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Anabel Shea · Answer 1

I think the men do it because the women work very hard, especially during childbirth. As for whether textiles are a "female-only" art, certainly not! There is no such thing as a job the other gender can't do (pardon my bluntness).