Was down in Hopi this weekend. My lady got an invite to a Hopi dance up on Second Mesa. We socialized with a few of her friend's families in the homes around the square where the Kachina's would dance. When dance time neared her friend said, "Why don't you go up on the roof for a better view?"

I'd managed this kilted once last year, but she and I were the only ones up and down the ladder then. This time we were part of a line. She, sensing the importance of decorum, urged me to go ahead of her as we went up the ladder to the roof. After the dance we were again in a line and this time she went down ahead of me.

She indicated her "blocking" was a good move since from her position there was no need to ask "the question."

An interesting side light...the kilted Kachinas also wore some garters that are worn similarly to the traditional flashes Matt sells. Of course the Kachina garters are much larger and have decorations. But here are Kachinas wearing kilts AND flashes of sorts.

Ron