Bolivian chola
A Chola from La Paz wearing a Bowler hat.
The Bolivian chola of La Paz wears a small derby-like hat, which is made either of felt or of highly varnished straw.
Illustration by Jo Bartas
A Chola from La Paz wearing a Bowler hat.
Literature
Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
