The Peruvian woman’s headdress changes from village to village. In some places scarf is worn under the flat, broad brimmed hat, which is made of homespun and trimmed with gold or silver tinsel.
Illustration by Jo Bartas
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.
