At the time of the discovery of Brazil, Brazilian natives were naked. This is how the Portuguese settlers found them. Clothing was introduced to Indian customs by the Portuguese. From the contact with so-called “civilization”, Indians began adopting the clothes of the men from the cities.

Currently, Indians” clothing is related to the climate, the nature of their rites and festivals. There are tribes in which despite their having adopted the use of clothes, members remain naked in special ceremonies. Generally speaking, the indigenous garment is not associated with morality.

Brazilian Indians use many ornaments and body painting. They find materials for making ornaments like necklaces, bracelets, armbands and earrings in the three kingdoms of nature — plant, animal and mineral. The adornments are made with feathers from birds; sisal; stones; teeth, nails, claws and beaks of animals; and seeds.

Body painting is used im some tribes, besides vanity and aesthetics, as a way of distinguishing social groups within a given indigenous society. The materials for this painting are inks made with vegetable dyes; the carbon powder that is used on the body over a layer of resin; and limestone, from which the colour white is extracted. Their bodies are decorated with geometric designs, some complex and very beautiful, and in vibrant colors.

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According to the text, Indians' clothing nowadays is related to their degree of civilization.