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The head of the handicrafts union changed into her costume for these pictures, they were captured from video. The black wrap skirt is over 15 feet long woven on three panels of wool on a back strap loom.

Close up of blouse, skirt and belt.

Rear shot showing how the hair ties are used.

Blouse #1 - The blouse has elements of Nahua embroidery ( green) and the large flowers typical for the Totanaca embroidery. The Totanacs are very close and use Zacatlan as a commercial center just like the Nahua of San Miguel.

Detail of embroidery on front panel