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There are also two belts uses in the costume; these belts are extremely finely woven. |
The belt measures almost 9 feet long and is one of the most important parts of the costume. |
The black and white wrap skirt is gathered in the back when worn. In most of the Purepecha region this is the old style wrap skirt however in Tarecuato it is still used. |
A close up of the details of the blouse. a double cross stitch is used similar to tapestry. |