He is reduced to the profession of clerk, and possesses the secret of many households, the thread of many loves, and the secret of many infidelities
Public scribe of the main square in Mexico City in the 19th century.
Tag: Mexican customs
Traditional Mexican dress, culture and customs of the various regions.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History Hardcover – Illustrated, November 4, 2015
by Françoise Tétart-Vittu (Author)
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style.
Indigenous of Chapultepec. Around Mexico City 1840.
Mexique No.15, AMÉRIQUE INDIEN DE CHAPULTEPEC (Environs de Mexico). Musée cosmopolite No. 249.
Mexican street scene in 1863.
Mexican street scene in 1863. Costumes of different ethnicities. Related Posts:Mexican China Poblana dance costumeA Zapotec woman of South MexicoEl Hacendero et son majordome, by Carl Nebel 1834
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Costumes of Mexican Actec at the time of Hernán Cortés.
Costumes of Mexican Aztec 1500 AD. At the time of arrival of the Spaniards led by Hernán Cortés. 1,2. Common women, 3. Priestess, 4. King, 5-8. Warriors, 9. High priest… Read More
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.
A Zapotec woman of South Mexico
A Zapotec woman of South Mexico. The Zapotecs are peoples of Mexico, and inhabiting the Mexican state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. In pre-Hispanic times the Zapotec were carrier of an advanced… Read More
The charro. The mounted cattle herder of Mexico. The Spanish vaquero.
The vaquero is generally the mounted cattle herder of Spain. He performs as Charro in Mexico.
Mexican China Poblana dance costume
Mexican China Poblana dance costume. The China Poblana costume is worn for dancing the Jarabe Tapatío (Mexican Hat Dance), Mexico´s national folk dance. Illustration by Jo Bartas Related Posts:El Hacendero… Read More
Traditional Mexican costumes 1850s.
Traditional Mexican costumes 1850s. Source: Les nations. Album des Costumes De Tous les Pays. Par Alexandre Lacauchie. Paris. Maison Martinet. Haute Cœur frères 41, Rue Vivienne et 146, Rue de Rivoli… Read More
Majority of Jerez Mexico. Traditional Spain costume.
Majority of Jerez Mexico. Traditional Spain costume. Costume Traditionnel Majo de Jérez. Mexique. Gallery: Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world, based on authentic documents and and newer… Read More
Habitants de Tierra Caliente. People from Tierra Caliente Mexico.
Inhabitants of Tierra Caliente (Hotlanders). People from Tierra Caliente come in.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
