San Gabriel Chilac is a handicraft town where many people embroider clothing for the national and international market. My first visit documenting the town was in 1993 and recently three visits in 2006. Few women still wear the traditional blouse.

San Gabriel Chilac is a handicraft town where many people embroider clothing for the national and international market. My first visit documenting the town was in 1993 and recently three visits in 2006. Few women still wear the traditional blouse.
Bob Freund 7/20/06
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The blouse on the lower right is from the collection and was purchased in the 1970´s. This type was very popular in both dresses and blouses. . When I worked for Gifts International in the 1970´s I purchased these blouse buy the hundreds. The yokes on the left are modern embroideries taken in 5/2006. On the top right, the alter is from the home of Doña Tila.

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