Waterproof Clothing | Indigi-Genius

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Waterproof Clothing | Indigi-Genius

When you live in wet and cold climates, survival becomes dependent upon how dry you can be. Ancestors and elders have passed on clothes-making traditions. Our host Dr. Lee Francis IV of Laguna Pueblo discusses ancient traditions involved in the making of waterproof clothing.

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PBS Learning Media