Mexican clothing

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Escaramuza, an all-female sport within charrería—the Mexican equivalent of rodeo—combines strength with beauty.

Here is a marvellous quechquemitl cape from Pantepec, Puebla as worn with the typical white wrap skirt. From the Museo Regional de Puebla (Mexico)

The history of Mexican clothing isn't very difficult to understand. Traditional Mexican clothing was vibrant, colorful, and very practical for everyday use as well. Continue reading for more information on the Mexican attire, as it was, and as it is!

The large state of Oaxaca Mexico is geographically and ethnically diverse. Tradition has it that there are 8 (used to be 7) regions in the state. In performances and dances like Guelaguetza women and men wear traditional costumes that represent the regions. These women are playing that kind of part at a big wedding. However, they apparently couldn't come up with the 8 different costumes, so four women are wearing costumes from the Istmo of Tehuantepec. The costumes represent these regions…

Every July, Oaxaca hosts Guelaguetza, a joyous celebration of the region’s rich cultural heritage including the complex, fascinating, and beautiful outfits of the state’s different regions.

badassmexicans: “ This model wears a white huipil, long white skirt, and a white rebozo covering her head and shoulders. This combination of white garments is worn today in several Zapotec communities...

Updated versions of the late classic (c.600-900) Maya clothing studies.