Word of the Day
Mocs (mox)
Common clue: Soft shoes, for short
Definition: soft leather heelless shoe or boot made of deerskin or other soft leather originally worn by certain Native North American peoples.
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Canadian Museum of Civilization, catalogue no. V-F-162 a-b
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Evolution of Moccasin Styles
Native American moccasin design evolved to suit the environment of each tribe's habitat. Hard-sole moccasins usually made from two or more pieces of hide are often associated with the western plains and deserts areas. The hard sole of shaped rawhide and fitted leather upper required more tailoring than other types of moccasins, extra work required to protect feet from harsh ground cover. Soft-soled moccasins, often made from a single piece of leather were common in the Eastern Forests. Some soft-soled moccasins from the Plains and Northwest Coast were made from one piece but they were sewed along one the side of the foot rather than the center, as were their Eastern counterparts.
[Courtesy: Crazy Crow Trading Post]
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