One Sash, Several Cultures: The Origins of the Ceinture Flechée, Part 1
Known as a fixture of French-Canadian, Acadian, Indigenous, and Métis culture, the ceinture fléchée is worn by people of different Canadian heritage groups with deep historical roots.
We’re exploring the history and origins of the ceinture flechée, also called the arrowhead belt or L’Assomption sash, in French Canada. These sashes have been an important article of barter for fur t…