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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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2d
Detail of the front plate.
3a
Blouse # 3 a wonderful design , however it is not as tightly embroidered.
3b
Close up of design, the left side appears to be green tomato on the right I an not sure however if I were to guess I would call it a vase design with chicken or turkey.
3c
Details of pattern.
3d
More detail