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| Volume XXIII Number 13 | September 26, 2003 |
By Michael Kelly
HOLLYWOOD — Seniors from the Hollywood Reservation held an Arts and Crafts Sale Sept. 4 at the Senior Center, displaying traditional Seminole skirts, dresses, bracelets, wood carvings, Seminole dolls, and more.
Sales were brisk as shoppers browsed at the many tables. There was something for everyone. President Moses Osceola stopped by to do some shopping. "I wanted to pick up a few things. I especially like the shirts with the Florida State colors," said Osceola.
I had the honor of modeling a traditional medicine man cotton garment created by Maggie Osceola. According to Mabel Osceola, it can take anywhere from one to five days to fully complete a Seminole dress or shirt, depending on how much intricate patchwork design is included.
The Seminole clothes can come in every color under the sun. Edna Frank explained that she enjoys using bright colors when creating her Seminole clothes.
"It's fun to get creative, using the different fabrics and colors. The preferred material for our clothing is cotton because it's durable and keeps cool, which is ideal when you live in Florida."
Edna continued, " The clothes are very durable too. If you hand wash them and dry them on a cloth line, they can last for years. They can get passed down from generation to generation."
Some seniors plan on selling their Seminole clothing during American Indian Heritage Month, November 14-16, at the AH-TAH-THI-KI Museum in Big Cypress.
For shoppers, it's a great opportunity to purchase gifts for Christmas or even for yourself.
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