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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.

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.

Detail of weave and patterns on huipil.

Back of the huipil, the more colorful ribbons are reserved for single women. The neck is the symbol of birth.

Virginia Santos G. in front of church and town square.