Meanings of bright shawl in English

Some women carried their babies upon their backs, firmly secured with a bright shawl.

Mr. Baptiste was still pinned up in Mary's bright shawl.

Marcella gave her oatcake and milk and stood looking at her olive skin, her flashing eyes, her bright shawl curiously.

She wore a bright shawl over her hair, and a long sheepskin coat, with the sleeves and pockets beautifully embroidered in colors.

At Applehead's command they "got," at least as far as the camp fire, where the bright shawl of Annie-Many-Ponies caught and held their interest.

I can see bright shawls, and red caps and striped cloaks.