Chukchi traditional clothing as historical source of cultural transformation

This research note is based on the study of the Chukchi traditional clothing as a leading aspect of the national and cultural heritage of Chukotka. The topic was chosen by the need to show the advantages of Chukchi traditional clothing in the Arctic zone. Our scientific task was to collect data abou...

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Published in:Études/Inuit/Studies
Main Author: Vukvukai, Nadezhda I.
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: Association Inuksiutiit Katimajiit Inc. 2007
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Online Access:http://id.erudit.org/iderudit/019732ar
https://doi.org/10.7202/019732ar
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Summary:This research note is based on the study of the Chukchi traditional clothing as a leading aspect of the national and cultural heritage of Chukotka. The topic was chosen by the need to show the advantages of Chukchi traditional clothing in the Arctic zone. Our scientific task was to collect data about Chukchi clothing and descriptions about its crafting in order to develop a method for professional training in their making and to promote this traditional knowledge. Cette note de recherche se base sur l’étude des vêtements traditionnels tchouktches en tant qu’aspect majeur du patrimoine ethnique et culturel de la Tchoukotka. Ce sujet fut choisi par la nécessité de démontrer les avantages des vêtements traditionnels dans la zone arctique. Notre objectif scientifique était de recueillir des données concernant les vêtements tchouktches et des descriptions sur leur fabrication afin de développer une méthode pour la formation professionnelle dans leur réalisation et de perpétuer ce savoir traditionnel.