Articles of category "Mexican clothes"

Today, mexican hats are used as visuals for laziness, and as gag gifts at parties and celebrations. They are rarely taken seriously, and no longer carry the message of the true hard-working Mestizos. It's a shame, but all traditions follow this path to doom. You can also order a mexican hat, a hooded poncho and other items in webstores, specializing in folk art and fine art from Mexico.

People wear clothing for everyday as well as for special occasions. Clothing protects the body from the extremes of weather and also from the extemes of human activity. But an every article of clothing also has a cultural and social meaning, like a Quinceanera dress which is discussed further below. The Quinceanera is a celebration of a young girl's coming of age - her 15th birthday. It is a Hispanic tradition that dates back to the ancient native cultures of Mexico, Central and South America...