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Friday, 22 September 2006 |
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THE MEANING OF COLOR It is amazing that colors have a meaning to various peoples and cultures. For Native Americans colors and their meaning or symbolism is based to a great degree on the tribal affiliation. The colors are used in clothing, flags, crafts, and even as body paint
For Native Americans the color symbolism is generally as follows with some variation: Red (Faith): Communication
Yellow (Love): Overcoming challenges through unconditional love
Blue (Intuition): Using intuition to teach and serve
Green (Will): Living willfully
Pink (Creativity): Working
White (Magnetism): Sharing
Purple (Wisdom): Gratitude/healing
Orange (Learning): Kinship
Gray (Honoring): Friendship
Brown (Knowing): Self-discipline
Rose (Seeing): Motivation
Black (Hearing) Harmony; listening
Crystal (Clarity): Wholeness So, when planning Native American decoration or clothing design, keep these coloring schemes in mind. This is especially important since color can affect one attitude, mood, and disposition. Color can be calming, agitating, welcoming or distant so be sure you are seen in the best color possible. So, when planning Native American decoration or clothing design, keep these coloring schemes in mind. This is especially important since color can affect one attitude, mood, and disposition. Color can be calming, agitating, welcoming or distant so be sure you are seen in the best color possible. Article by CherokeeCloud Written September 22, 2006 |
