Chilkat Robe Exploration Quiz

What is the more accurate term for what was originally called a Chilkat blanket?

• A tablecloth

• A wall hanging

• A ceremonial robe

• A bedspread

What is the primary purpose of the fringe on a Chilkat Robe?

• To provide warmth

• To enhance movement during dance

• To display wealth

• To add weight

What is the main design feature of the Chilkat Robe?

• A depiction of a mountain

• A single color scheme

• A large white background

• A central section with traditional Tlingit design

What is the significance of the black formline structure in the Chilkat Robe?

• It represents the sky

• It is used to outline the fringe

• It is the main element to identify the design

• It is a modern addition

What is a common characteristic of Chilkat Robe designs?

• Asymmetry

• Distributive design

• Large areas of white

• Minimal use of color

Why might the color of a Chilkat Robe vary slightly?

• To represent different tribes

• To signify different seasons

• Because of running out of yarn and dyeing more

• Due to different lighting conditions

How long did it take Dorica Jackson to complete her first Chilkat Robe?

• Five years

• One year

• One month

• Sixteen years

What material is traditionally used in the weaving of Chilkat Robes?

• Cotton

• Silk

• Mountain goat wool

• Synthetic fibers

What technique is used in the weaving of Chilkat Robes?

• Felting

• Crocheting

• Twining

• Knitting

What is the Tlingit term for the fringe about the body?

• Naaxein

• Yakutat

• Kushtaka

• Tlingit