Pantepec is a Totanaca / Otomi town that has left its textile traditions behind. On a visit there looking for textiles in 1994, the town was very modern and orderly with no textiles visible. At the mayors office they directed me to the Mateo’s family. I was lucky to find a complete costume that they were willing to sell.
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The Pantepec wrap skirt made from white poplin with a machine stitched pattern across the seam on the bottom.

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The details of the designs. This skirt was used but to me that didn't matter it was a real wonder to find the costume. 		pantepec14
Close up of the machine stitching on the bottom of the skirt. 		pantepec2
Full view of the quechquemitl. It is hand woven, brocaded and embroidered. Further on in the gallery there are many photos of the patterns on this incredible piece.. 		pantepec25
The town square of Pantepec; it was recently paved at the time of this visit in 1994.