Island of the Blue Dolphins

What are Karanas clothes made of?

what is karanas clothing made of i need to know for a class project

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Karana use yucca fibres to make her clothing. She used sealskin to make a belt and sandals.

During the time that I was taming the birds, I made another skirt. This one I also made of yucca fibres softened in water and braided into twine. I made it just like the others, with folds running lengthwise. It was open on both sides and hung to my knees. The belt I made of sealskin which could be tied in a knot. I also made a pair of sandals from sealskin for walking over the dunes when the sun was hot, or just to be dressed up when I wore my new skirt of yucca twine.

She also made a cormorant (feather) skirt, and made a cape from otter skin.

From time to time he would hold up the dress and nod his head as if he were pleased. I nodded as if I were pleased, too, but I was not. I wanted to wear my cormorant skirt and my otter cape, which were much more beautiful than the thing he was making.

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