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Traditional mexican clothing.
The clothing worn by natives differs fairly dramatically from the clothing worn by the mestizos or those with a combined native and european ancestry.
They are generally rectangular in shape and are known by different names depending on their region of origin.
It is a tall and wide brimmed hatdesigned to shade one from the harmful rays of the sun.
For women a typical outfit includes a skirt a sleeveless tunic called a huipil a closed shoulder cape called a quechquémitl and a kind of shawl called a rebozo.
Traditionally reserved for cowboys vaqueros and mariachis sombreros are now worn by many and have influenced a variety of hats from baseball caps to beanies.
Skirts are the most well known part of mexican clothing.
Traditional mexican clothing varied based on gender age ethnic group and social class.
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It is used as a shawl like coat and also as a blanket.
We have to remember that mexico was a spanish colony and with it the influence of other cultures can be seen on each piece.
Traditional mexican clothing was one of the most renowned clothing styles back then.
Sombrero this page was last edited on 27 april 2020 at 01 19 utc.
Today the country follows the contemporary styles that are prevalent around the world.
Then there is traditional mexican clothing which varies by region but often includes shirts made from natural fibers such as cotton and agave shawls known as rebozos which are also wrapped and used to carry babies leather cowboy boots and for men sarapes or big blankets worn over the shoulder for warmth.
Mexican clothing is full of color flowers history and elaborate embroidery but it s more than that.
The clothing discussed below was worn throughout mexico in the past.
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Traditional mexican clothing is a mix of indigenous and imported cultures.
The only traces of traditional clothing are visible in the small towns and villages.
Sarape is a vibrantly colored garment with a fringe.
Perhaps one of the best known pieces of traditional mexican clothing is the sombrero.