How did native Americans use cattail?

Answer 1

The native Americans used cattails for flour, headpieces, making dolls and for Arts and Crafts. For flour they would grind up the roots and dry it, with a rock. For dolls they would braid 3 peices of cattail stock to make a body, with a knot at the top for a head. They would then tie on arms and dress esessories. For head peices they would make a simple circle and tie on separate peices for decoration. Feathers and beads were also added. Other arts and crafts included ceremonial decorations and dress add on"s. hope this helped!

Answer 2

They used the roots for flour, the leaves and stalks for headpieces and crafts.