San Bartolome Quialana, is a Zapotec town on the outskirts of Tlacalula. It is one of a number of traditional villages in the district. After visiting the market in Tlacalula I drove out the village to document the costume.
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A colorful under blouse. This was called the “blusa Molendera” or the Blouse of the Corn Grinder. In the 70’s Gift International sold thousands of these blouses. |
A close up of the blouse with roses. - |
The hand woven belt from San Bartolome. |
A close up of the way the belt is tied off. |
This is a more colorful version of an over blouse and is the type that is replacing the lace over blouse. |
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