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Angahuan is located near Urapan Michoacan in an area call the Purepecha Plateau it is a traditional Purepecha village with deep roots in its culture. The area is cool and was adversely affected by the birth and eruption of Paracutin volcano. |
This cross stitched blouse on muslin is worn under the over blouse to the right. There are a variety of styles of blouses worn in the village. |
satin over blouse with pleading worn on top of the embroidered blouse there are some times made from flowered cotton or velvet cloth. |
A slip embroidered with traditional patterns. This is often visible under the satin type skirt. The slip is an integral part of the costume throughout the Purepecha regions of Michoacan. |
A full view of the slip with rooster patterns embroidered on it. |