Inuit clothing tells the knowledgeable onlooker what Arctic region the person comes from, as well as the wearer's sex, age and often, for women, marital status. Important indicators are the size and shape of the amaut (baby pouch), the length of the garment and the outline of its lower edge, and the decorative inserts. Traditionally, the infant nestled against the mother's bare back in the amaut until two or three years of age.