By Karla, Gr. 9
The Hutterite dress
remains similar to traditional practices and are therefore
somewhat different to the modern style. Hutterites clothes
and the way we dress have a very significant purpose. We
wear them because of modesty which creates unity and also
avoids fashion trends which could lead to separation between
the people, or peer pressure. We believe our clothes should
not consist in outward show of vanity and pride, instead a
person should strive for inward beauty. As a Christian we
should dress ourselves so as to please God, in every
possible way. The girls, and women
clothes are a blouse and a simple sleeveless, long skirted
cotton dress. A head covering is also required. In
Corinthians 1: 4,5 it says: "Every man praying or
prophesying having his head covered, dishonors his head. But
every women who prays or prophesis with her head uncovered
dishonors her head, for that is one and the same as if her
head were shaved." That is why men of our church don't
wear a head covering. Our head covering is kerchief like,
called a "tiechel". Men wear black pants, a
shirt and suspenders. When a man gets married it is required
of him to grow a beard. Our clothes are part of our culture.
We believe by maintaining our dress code, we are preserving
our heritage.
