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The Triques are located in the western part of the State of Oaxaca, one of their four main villages is San Andrés Chicahuaxtla district (county) of Putla. |
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Virgina Santos Gonzales showing me her huipil. She and her mom were very helpful in explaining the differences between villages and the meanings of the weavings. |
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Detail of weave and patterns on huipil. |
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Back of the huipil, the more colorful ribbons are reserved for single women. The neck is the symbol of birth. |
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Virginia Santos G. in front of church and town square. |