A Chola from La Paz wearing a Bowler hat.

A Chola from La Paz wearing a Bowler hat.

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

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