Cultural Clothing Glossary

Pollera: A colourful dress that is pleated in a Spanish peasant design. It is associated...

Bombacha: Baggy pants which were originally worn by South American Cowboys (Guachos), usually made of...

Chamanto: It is a decorative sleeveless garment similar to the poncho in Brazil but woven...

Ruana: A garment design borrowed from the poncho of the Brazilians and people of the...

Golas: A female garment denoted by long bright coloured skirts worn with leather sandals. The...

Wob Dwiyet (“Grand Robe”) is made up of mouchoir, foulard, jupe, chemise, and “jupon a...

Shamma: A colorful cotton wrap slung over one shoulder and wrapped twice around the body 

Huipili: Its name is derived from a Nahuati word meaning “My covering”. It is worn...

Quadrille Dress: a type of formal dress that is worn by women for a quadrille...

The chapan : A long, slouchy robe used by both sexes; they may be made...

Ekori: A necklace that has beaded adornments.   Kikoi: A cloak worn by the Male...