Necklace Indian Chinouk

The Chinouk Indian necklace is a beaded necklace with rows of elongated, cream-colored beads between strips of fabric, finished with a tassel of colored feathers.

Women and men use it to complete their Indian costume, especially during Carnival or at a western party. You wear it tightly around your neck, so that the rows of beads fall like a gorget over your throat and upper chest.

What is the Indian necklace made of and what does it look like?

• The necklace is made of PVC, fabric, and feathers.
• The long, narrow beads are arranged in horizontal rows on top of each other and are separated by vertical strips of brown fabric.
• On the sides, there are small red beads between the rows.
• Hanging from the center is a tassel of feathers in bright colors, including red and blue.
• Thin cords hang from the tassel, each with a small bead at the end.
• The necklace is intended for women and men.

The beaded necklace as a signature of the Indian look

You can recognize an Indian look by a few fixed elements: fringes, a headband or headdress with feathers, and a necklace made of rows of elongated beads. The latter is derived from the chest and neck ornaments worn by the North American prairie peoples, which were originally made of bone or shell. In westerns and comic books, such a beaded gorget grew into the image of the Indian. This costume version imitates that shape with PVC beads and is therefore a party accessory, not a traditional piece of jewelry.

This is how you wear the beaded necklace during the parade

During a Carnival parade, you want the necklace to remain visible, so you wear it over your costume and not under a jacket or scarf. An outfit with a V-neck or an open collar gives the rows of beads room. If you choose a headband with one feather, it will echo the feather tassel under your chin. At a western party, the necklace stands out even more next to a group in cowboy hats and checkered blouses.

Order the Chinouk Indian necklace and give your Indian costume for Carnival or a western party a recognizable beaded ornament around your neck.