San Vicente is located in the district of Ejulta, on the road from Oaxaca to Puerto Angel. For many years it was isolated by the River Atoyac, however now there is a road in to the town. The distinctive red crossed stitched blouses called "the Chente

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San Vicente is located in the district of Ejulta, on the road from Oaxaca to Puerto Angel. For many years it was isolated by the River Atoyac, however now there is a road in to the town. The distinctive red crossed stitched blouses called "the Chentena"

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Animals are an important part of embroidery design here we have a deer design.

This yoke is unusual in that the colors are mixed between the yoke and front plate.

This rather long blouse is the finer style of a two count cross stitch. That refers to the number of threads that are counted between the stitches.

Detail of front yoke.

Close up of yoke

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