What Do Hutterites Wear?

Traditionally, Hutterite men wear plain black broad-rimmed felt hats, which today in Alberta is often a black cowboy hat (Fig. 3). 15 Hutterite women wear a dark coloured two-piece dress with a matching apron. The dress consists of a jacket and skirt and is usually black or dark blue, but may be dark brown or green.

What is the difference between Mennonites and Hutterites?

Mennonites and Hutterites are communities based on Anabaptist. Hutterites are community which acts as Anabaptist's branch with roots that trace to the 16th Century's Radical Reformation. Mennonites are also a community which has been derived from the basics of Anabaptist. ...

Are Hutterites inbred?

The social and cultural origins of the Hutterian Brethren, the most inbred population in North America, are described along with the characteristics that make the group useful for genetic studies. The Hutterites represent a closed population, with high levels of fertility and consanguinity.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.