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Folk costume, traditional dress, traditional attire or folk attire, is clothing associated with a particular ethnic group, nation or region, and is an expression of cultural, religious or national identity. If the clothing is that of an ethnic group, it may also be called ethnic clothing or ethnic dress.
Rosa Ramirez Guerrero (born November 14, 1934) [1] is a Mexican American educator, artist and historian from El Paso, Texas. She was the founder of the International Folklorico Dance Group. Guerrero has also been active with work in the Catholic Church, [2] and has been called the "Dancing Missionary" in religious circles. [3]
Anita Nanez Martinez (born December 8, 1925) is the first Mexican-American member of the City Council of Dallas, Texas. [1] Elected in 1969, she served the City Council for four years [2] and continues to promote Hispanic pride and knowledge in youth throughout the United States, most notably through the Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico.
A charro or charra outfit or suit (traje de charro, in Spanish) [1] is a style of dress originating in Mexico and based on the clothing of a type of horseman, the charro. The style of clothing is often associated with charreada participants, mariachi music performers, Mexican history, and celebration in festivals. The charro outfit is one that ...
The bodice of a Squaw Dress drew from Western Apache and Tohono O'odham styles. [92] Squaw dresses were popular in the United States for around 20 years. [93] The original "designer" of the Squaw Dress was Dolores Gonzales of Tucson, Arizona. [93] Gonzales herself said of her dresses, "I didn't design them; I lifted them.
A woman dancing folklórico in the traditional dress of Jalisco. In the state of Jalisco, its Jarabe Tapatio, or "hat dance", while the son and El baile de los sonajeros are famous dances which accompany the mariachi; one of the most popular songs is "El Son de la Negra" (1940). The state of Guerrero is known for its sintesis and tixtla.
The Texas Fashion Collection is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and documentation of historically significant fashion. It is operated by the University of North Texas through the College of Visual Arts and Design (CVAD) and housed on the UNT campus in Denton, Texas. The collection is an educational resource for students ...
The Chinelos dance is derived from Carnival celebrations in what are now the south of Mexico City, Morelos and the State of Mexico. Since Carnival celebrations allow the wearing of masks for anonymity and behaviors not normally tolerated, a tradition arose for the indigenous to make fun of the Spanish elite and their dress through the dance. [ 14 ]