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Hueyapan , Puebla is a very traditional Nahuatown and county. There is both traditional costume and commercial variation. The weavers and embroiderers here make both shawls and quechquemitls of wool / wool synthetic blends with chemical or natural dyes. The traditional blouse is a running stitch with a pleated sleeve. The belt is a double weave made on a backstrap loom. The wool wrap skirt is replaced by a black skirt or a stain type skirt. Most women that use the traditional costume also use a overblose with pleats on the front plate of the blouse. During the two days I visited the region I found the people very willing to talk and explain two very important histories. The cousin on Montezuma , fled the Aztec capital and took refuge in a nearby town and eventually in a cave. The local Nahua people hide this prince until his passing. The granddaughter of Montezuma , fled to Hueyapan and was concealed in the town, married a local person and has left her heritage of royal Aztec blood in the town. I can tell you it is very rare to hear this type of story. It is the foundation of a town true to it's roots. |
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