Traditional Mexican Clothing For Women

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TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CLOTHING FOR WOMEN
Mexico is a beautiful country that is characterized by colorful costumes and clothing, which are garments specially designed for the demand of the Mexicanwomen.
The amazing about Mexican clothing for women is that it reveals a world of special and detail crafted garments involved in so many textures and shades. They combine the European and the nativeelements, as result clothes are made with natural authentic materials embracing vibrant colors. These garments are also very comfortable and adapted to the weather conditions of each region.
Thewide variety of Mexican garments made especially for women is not only a reflection of their culture but their identity as a country. Also, all Women Mexican clothes share a truly appreciation forstrong colors and beautiful craftsmanship, the embroidery used on clothing shows a great work that makes each garment consider an authentic piece of art.
To better describe the women’s clothes we needto separate it into different categories, every day wear, traditional wear and celebratory costumes. According to the occasion women can wear different clothes through the year and depending on theregion.
Some of the most important and used garments that involve traditional clothes for women are the following:
* Huipil is a sleeveless tunic-like garment. Normally made of natural fiberssuch as cotton agave or bark. Its authentic design can distinguish the community that the wearer belongs to.
* Quechquémitl is like a dressy ensemble wore in special occasions, it looks like a small“poncho”. Most women wear it as an addition to the blouse.
* Rebozo, this is like a multifunctional garment and it looks like a shawl. Made of cotton, wool or silk. Women use these to goshopping, as ornament or to carry on babies.
* Blouses mostly made of cotton with embroidery with colorful patterns and heavily decorated.
* Dresses typically loose fitting and fully cover with...
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