Tepango de Rodrigo is a Totanaca town located on the newer Tran Sierra Highway that is just outside of Zacatlan, Puebla. The area is picturesque and often covered in fog. There are many traditional villages in the region both Totanacan and Nahua (Aztec).

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A close up of the flower embroidery on the blouse. This was purchased from a general store in the center of town.

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A great shot showing the traditional belt and the thick braided hair. The light quechquemitl and white skirt. 		tepengo2
Details of the second blouse purchased in 1993 on a trip to this area. 		tepengo2a
Yoke of the second blouse. 		tepengo3
The white poplin wrap skirt with and pleats in colored machine applied pattern.