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Eskimo Oversized Sherpa Hoodie Sweatshirt Blanket - Warm and Cozy - Reversible with Pockets Grey

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Eskimos live in some of the coldest conditions known to man, they keep warm by wearing layers of fur. Using modern man-made heat retaining fabrics and some extra key features we’ve made this unbelievably warm over-sized hoodie blanket that’s useable anywhere! You won’t be afraid of the cold inside or out, it is the extra cosy layer of warmth you have always dreamed of. In the modern era, changes to the Inuit lifestyle led to a loss of traditional skills and a reduced demand for full outfits of skin clothing. Since the 1990s, efforts by Inuit organizations to revive historical cultural skills and combine them with modern clothing-making techniques have led to a resurgence of traditional Inuit clothing, particularly for special occasions, and the development of contemporary Inuit fashion as its own style within the larger indigenous American fashion movement. Fienup-Riordan, Ann (1998). "Yup'ik Elders in Museums: Fieldwork Turned on Its Head". Arctic Anthropology. 35 (2): 49–58. ISSN 0066-6939. JSTOR 40316487.

The most basic version of the traditional Inuit outfit consisted of a hooded parka, pants, mittens, inner footwear, and outer boots, all made of animal hide and fur. [1] [2] These garments were fairly lightweight despite their insulating properties: a complete outfit weighed no more than around 3–4.5kg (6.6–9.9lb) depending on the number of layers and the size of the wearer. [3] [4] Extra layers could be added as required for the weather or activity, which generally cycled with the changing of the seasons. [5] Snuggled on the sofa, doing some household jobs or outside camping you will be amazed at how warm and cosy you feel wearing the Snug-Rug® Eskimo™, it really is the most versatile blanket available. The concept of Inuit clothing encompasses the traditional wear of a geographically broad range of Inuit cultures from Alaska to Greenland. For the sake of consistency, this article uses Canadian Inuktitut terminology, unless otherwise noted. Insulation and heat conservation: Clothing worn in the Arctic must be warm, especially during the winter, when the polar night phenomenon means the sun never rises and temperatures can drop below −40°C (−40°F) for weeks or months. [6] Inuit garments were designed to provide thermal insulation for the wearer in several ways. Caribou fur is an excellent insulating material: the hollow structure of caribou hairs helps trap warmth within individual hairs, and the air trapped between hairs also retains heat. [18] Each garment was individually tailored to the wearer's body with complex techniques including darts, gussets, gathers, and pleats. [176] Garments were generally bell shaped to retain warm air. [177] Openings were minimized to prevent unwanted heat loss, but in the event of overheating, the hood could be loosed to allow heat to escape. [178] In many places, long, resilient hairs from wolves, dogs, or wolverines was used for hood trim, which reduced wind velocity on the face. [178] [179] Layers were structured so that garments overlapped to reduce drafts. [180] [181] For the warmer weather of spring and summer, where average temperatures can range from −0.8°C (30.6°F) to 11.4°C (52.5°F) in Nunavut, only a single layer of clothing was necessary. [182] [183] Both men and women wore two upper-body layers during the harsher temperatures of winter. The inner layer had fur on the inside against the skin for warmth, and the outer layer had fur facing outward. [10] [20] [184]Renouf, M. A. P.; Bell, T. (2008). "Dorset Palaeoeskimo Skin Processing at Phillip's Garden, Port au Choix, Northwestern Newfoundland". Arctic. 61 (1): 35–47. doi: 10.14430/arctic5. ISSN 0004-0843. JSTOR 40513180. Many museums, particularly in Canada, Denmark, the United Kingdom, and the United States, have extensive collections of historical Inuit garments, often acquired during Arctic explorations undertaken in the 19th and early 20th centuries. [331] The British Museum in London holds some of the world's oldest surviving Inuit fur clothing, and the collection of the National Museum of Denmark is one of the most extensive in the world. [332] [333] [334] Gallery [ edit ]

Buijs, Cunera; Oosten, Jarich. "Continuity and Change in Arctic Clothing: An Introduction". In Buijs & Oosten (1997), pp.1–10. Driscoll-Engelstad, Bernadette (2005). "Dance of the Loon: Symbolism and Continuity in Copper Inuit Ceremonial Clothing". Arctic Anthropology. 42 (1): 33–46. doi: 10.1353/arc.2011.0010. ISSN 0066-6939. JSTOR 40316636. S2CID 162200500. Bird, Phillip (July 2002). Intellectual Property Rights and the Inuit Amauti: A Case Study (PDF) (Report). Pauktuutit Inuit Women's Association. Buijs, Cunera. "Clothing as a Visual Representation of Identities in East Greenland". In King, Pauksztat & Storrie (2005), pp.108–114. MacDuffee, Allison (31 August 2018). "The Shaman's Legacy: The Inuit Angakuq Coat from Igloolik". National Gallery of Canada . Retrieved 16 April 2021.Once the seamstress was satisfied that each piece was the appropriate size and shape, the pieces were sewn together to make the complete garment. A good fit was essential for comfort. [163] Traditionally, Inuit seamstresses used thread made from sinew, called ivalu. Modern seamstresses generally use thread made from cotton, linen, or synthetic fibres, which are easier to find and less difficult to work with, although these materials are less waterproof compared to ivalu. [164] [165] Carlsen, Lars; Feldthus, Anders; Schmidt, Anne Lisbeth (1995). "The Preservation of Inuit Clothing Collected during the Fifth Thule Expedition (1921-24)". Arctic. 48 (4): 333–337. doi: 10.14430/arctic1256. ISSN 0004-0843. JSTOR 40511935. The problem with a blanket is freedom of movement and there is always a cold spot unless you completely wrap yourself up.

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