San Bartolome Quialana, is a Zapotec town on the outskirts of Tlacalula. It is one of a number of traditional villages in the district. After visiting the market in Tlacalula I drove out the village to document the costume.

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A colorful under blouse. This was called the “blusa Molendera” or the Blouse of the Corn Grinder. In the 70’s Gift International sold thousands of these blouses.

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A close up of the blouse with roses. -
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The hand woven belt from San Bartolome.
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A close up of the way the belt is tied off.
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This is a more colorful version of an over blouse and is the type that is replacing the lace over blouse.