Women's clothing provided their bodies with protection from the elements of nature.  The women took a lot of time to make clothing for their families.  Some clothes the females  wore in the summer were tunics made from deerskins, and below their waists, they  wore wrap-around skirts and short leggings.  They often wore corn husk moccasins to keep their feet cool, but protected in the summertime.  In the winter, cloaks and robes were made from deer or buffalo skins to keep the Iroquois warm.  They also wore longer leggings, skirts and tunics during the winter.  Winter moccasins were made from deerskin.  Iroquois decorated their clothing with symbols representing their clan and important objects found in nature.   

    Clothing provided  both protection and decoration in the Iroquois culture.  Men wore hats that stretched over their heads with a column in the middle with feathers attached so that it spun in the wind. They also dressed in seasonal clothing.  In the summer, they wore woven corn husk moccasins to keep their feet cool.  They also wore breech cloths.  In the winter, men wore thick buckskin leggings and a long frilled shirt that ran down to their knees. They also wore something like trousers to keep their leggings up and keep their legs warm.  Also, in the winter they covered themselves with a large, warm, furry  blankets that covered them in a dome of warmth.  In many seasons they wore deerskin moccasins.  The amazing pictures of Iroquois clothing floating in your head are just a piece of Iroquois history.