{"id":2227,"date":"2015-06-29T16:04:45","date_gmt":"2015-06-29T20:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=2227"},"modified":"2025-05-30T14:58:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T18:58:37","slug":"everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-clothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-clothing\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Want to Know About: Amish Clothing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Say hello to Erik Wesner,&nbsp;author of <em>Success Made Simple: An Inside Look at Why Amish Businesses Thrive. He will join us again to explain a facet of Amish life that most<\/em> English folk find curious: <strong>Amish Clothing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome back &amp; take it away, Erik!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#plain-amish-clothing\">Plain Amish Clothing<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746105088450\">Why do the Amish dress the way they do?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746105187276\">What is the Biblical reason for Amish clothing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746105531134\">Is Amish clothing part of their identity?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746105612304\">Where do Amish get their clothing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#male-clothing\">Male Clothing<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746105761745\">What do Amish men typically wear?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746105774748\">Why do Amish men grow beards but not mustaches?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746105836075\">What kind of hats do Amish men wear? <\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746106041239\">What type of hairstyles do Amish men have? <\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746106066921\">What kind of Shoes do Amish men wear?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#female-clothing\">Female Clothing<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746106117264\">How do Amish women dress?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746106156287\">What is the head covering that Amish women wear?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746106193363\">Do Amish women cut their hair?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#clothing-differences\">Clothing Differences<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746106232029\">Do different Amish communities dress differently?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746106279405\">Why is Plain clothing important to the Amish?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#learn-more-about-the-amish\">Learn More About the Amish<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plain-amish-clothing\"><strong>Plain Amish Clothing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-2234\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1526\" height=\"996\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-4.02.26-PM.png\" alt=\"Female Amish clothing\" class=\"wp-image-2234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-4.02.26-PM.png 1526w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-4.02.26-PM-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-4.02.26-PM-1024x668.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-4.02.26-PM-580x379.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1526px) 100vw, 1526px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The plain clothing of the Amish serves Biblical and community purposes, among other objectives.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Why do the Amish dress the way they do?\u00a0<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Amish clothing reflects their belief in modesty, simplicity, and humility. They avoid flashy or revealing styles, with women wearing loose, non-form-fitting dresses and men sticking to long pants year-round. This plain style shows their commitment to focusing on inner values rather than outward appearance.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What is the Biblical reason for Amish clothing?<br \/><\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">While the Bible doesn&#8217;t dictate exact styles, Amish Plain clothing is inspired by scripture that emphasizes modesty and simplicity. They often refer to verses like 1 Peter 3:3-4 and 1 Timothy 2:2 to support their tradition of avoiding elaborate or showy dress.<br \/><strong> <\/strong><br \/><strong>1 Peter 3:3-4<\/strong>: &#8220;Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.\u00a0<sup>4\u00a0<\/sup>Rather, it should be that of your inner self,\u00a0the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God\u2019s sight.&#8221;<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is Amish clothing part of their identity?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Yes, clothing is a key marker of Amish identity. Their distinctive style\u2014like head coverings, beards, and plain dresses\u2014sets them apart from mainstream society. It not only reflects their values but also signals which Amish community they belong to, as small variations in dress can indicate different groups.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Where do Amish get their clothing?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Amish get their clothing from various sources. Some apparel is store-bought (for example, from a large chain store such as Wal-Mart)\u2014underwear, socks, and shirts in some cases. Amish-run variety and dry goods stores often carry plain clothing items like socks and hats. Amish females also make clothing in other cases, such as dresses or broad fall trousers. Some Amish businesses specialize in making clothing like the formal suits Amish wear to church (matza suits).<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"male-clothing\"><strong>Male Clothing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-2231\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1510\" height=\"1012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-3.07.33-PM.png\" alt=\"Amish men's straw hats\" class=\"wp-image-2231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-3.07.33-PM.png 1510w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-3.07.33-PM-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-3.07.33-PM-1024x686.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-3.07.33-PM-580x389.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1510px) 100vw, 1510px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One article identifying Amish males is the ubiquitous straw hat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What do Amish men typically wear?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Amish men usually wear broadfall trousers, named for the fact that they contain a broad flap which unfastens, in lieu of a zipper fly. They wear plain shirts in solid colors, suspenders, and simple jackets. For church, they may wear a collarless mutza suit. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Why do Amish men grow beards but not mustaches?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Amish men grow beards as a religious tradition based on Bible verses like Leviticus 19:27. Mustaches are avoided due to their historical association with the military and authority.<br \/><br \/><strong>Leviticus 19:27:<\/strong> \u201cneither shalt thou mar the corners of the beard.\u201d<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What kind of hats do Amish men wear? <\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Amish men wear hats typically made of straw or felt. Men in more traditional communities tend to wear hats with broader brims, as do older males and members of the ministry.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What type of hairstyles do Amish men have? <\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Hair styles can vary among the Amish, though more conservative communities typically have longer hair while the more progressive, such as New Order Amish, often trim it fairly short.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What kind of Shoes do Amish men wear?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Footwear also varies among Amish men, ranging from work boots to formal shoes to more comfortable walking shoes.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"female-clothing\"><strong>Female Clothing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-2232\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1498\" height=\"992\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-3.06.16-PM.png\" alt=\"Amish women's head coverings\" class=\"wp-image-2232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-3.06.16-PM.png 1498w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-3.06.16-PM-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-3.06.16-PM-1024x678.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-3.06.16-PM-580x384.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1498px) 100vw, 1498px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Female Amish will almost always wear some sort of head covering.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How do Amish women dress?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Amish women typically make their dresses, buying material from fabric stores in their communities, often Amish-run. Colors range from dark blue and brown to lighter shades such as turquoise and pink (following a relative&#8217;s death, an Amish woman will wear a black dress for a specific customary period). Some use buttons while others use straight pins to fasten their dresses (this can depend on custom in the community). Amish women&#8217;s dresses are generally made from generous amounts of fabric so that they don&#8217;t emphasize the woman&#8217;s figure, and fully or nearly fully cover the legs.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What is the head covering that Amish women wear?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">The white or black head covering that Amish females wear is known as a kapp or prayer covering. This is different from the larger black bonnet that women may wear over the kapp. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Do Amish women cut their hair?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Amish women generally do not cut their hair, pinning it up in a bun under the prayer covering (citing, for example, passages from 1 Corinthians). Women in some communities wear an apron to church. A large black cape may also be worn when out.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"clothing-differences\"><strong>Clothing Differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-2233\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1530\" height=\"1010\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-3.02.38-PM.png\" alt=\"Amish women walking down street with Amish men in background\" class=\"wp-image-2233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-3.02.38-PM.png 1530w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-3.02.38-PM-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-3.02.38-PM-1024x676.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Screen-Shot-2015-06-29-at-3.02.38-PM-580x383.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1530px) 100vw, 1530px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some Amish communicate using ways of dressing to distinguish themselves from other Amish communities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Do different Amish communities dress differently?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Yes, clothing styles vary by community. For example, men in northern Indiana may wear knit caps, and kapp styles differ between Lancaster and Midwestern groups.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another good example is found in the three main <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-types-of-amish\/\">Amish groups<\/a> found in Kishacoquillas Valley in Pennsylvania, who have three different ways of using suspenders\u2014one group wears two, one a single suspender, and another, none at all. The woman&#8217;s <em>kapp<\/em> will vary across settlements as well\u2014from the Lancaster heart-shaped covering to the straight sided, multiple pleat covering found in many Midwestern settlements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Why is Plain clothing important to the Amish?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Plain clothing marks the Amish as a people apart. It emphasizes modesty, and Amish believe there is a Biblical basis for wearing it. Plain clothing has substantial symbolic and religious value for the Amish, and is one of the key visual markers of the culture. Clothing is a marker that not only identifies the Amish as different from the rest of the world, but also marks Amish communities as different from one another.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By Erik Wesner, author of <em>Success Made Simple: An Inside Look at Why Amish Businesses Thrive<\/em>, and editor of the <a href=\"https:\/\/amishamerica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Amish America<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"learn-more-about-the-amish\">Learn More About the Amish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-beliefs\/\">Amish Beliefs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/6-things-you-might-not-know-about-the-amish-and-money\/\">6 Things You Might Not Know About the Amish and Money<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-families\/\">Amish Families<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-types-of-amish\/\">The Types of Amish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-transportation\/\">Amish Transportation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Church<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Businesses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish History<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-amish-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Children<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-pinecraft\/\">Amish in Pinecraft<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-misconceptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Misconceptions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pennsylvania Dutch &#8211; the Amish Language<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/what-the-amish-read\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What the Amish Read<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-the-amish-and-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Amish and Technology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-wedding-traditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Wedding Traditions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/guest-post-where-the-amish-people-live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Places You Didn\u2019t Expect to See Amish People<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/10-ways-amish-people-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Ways Amish People Travel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-games-and-entertainment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Games and Entertainment&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <div class=\"related-post slider\">\r\n        <div class=\"headline\">Related Posts<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"post-list owl-carousel\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\">\r\n        What Language do the Amish Speak? 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Why cherry wood? There are so many wood choices, is there really <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/put-a-cherry-on-top\/?related_post_from=915\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\">\r\n        Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"amish recipe: apple sponge pudding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop.png 600w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop-580x870.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    In which I use far too many italics, and redefine \"pudding.\" I just plain do not understand how this is <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/meet-amish-makers-steven-sons\/?related_post_from=1479\">\r\n        Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/meet-amish-makers-steven-sons\/?related_post_from=1479\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4591\" height=\"3796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"AmishMakersSteven\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743.jpg 4591w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-1024x846.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-580x479.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4591px) 100vw, 4591px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    We can say, with narrative\u00a0certainty, that our\u00a0Amish Makers' love for working with their hands starts young, and with ferocity. 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He will join us again to explain a facet of Amish life that most English folk find curious: Amish Clothing. Welcome back &amp; take it away, Erik! Plain Amish Clothing Male Clothing Female Clothing Clothing Differences Another good example is found in the three main Amish groups found in Kishacoquillas Valley in Pennsylvania, who have three different ways&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":26418,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1429,1433,179],"tags":[562,563],"class_list":["post-2227","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-about-the-amish","category-amish-questions-answered","category-older","tag-amish-clothing","tag-plain-people"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2227","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2227"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2227\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26585,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2227\/revisions\/26585"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26418"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2227"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2227"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}