Indian Horse

P.25

"Before the changes the Zhaunagush brought, the people would make mamaawash - kawipidoon, rice ties just like these. Each family had their own braid tird their special way so that they could be recognized in the rice beds. "

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1. What are the rice ties used for?

2. Why are the rice ties important to Saul’s family?

3. How do you know use of the rice ties is a tradition?

4. what’s the connection between this quote and the category

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What are the rice ties used for? Naomi (grandmother) teaches the family to make rice ties, elaborate braids to tie each head of rice as it is harvested.

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The rice ties are used to help tie each head of every bag of rice as it's harvested.