Chilean clothing

Ponchos are used by cowboys in rural areas and southern chile and used in competitions like rodeos. People in the rodeos Ponchos, knee-high leather boots, a sash, and a flat small leather hat. Native americans were the first one’s to wear it. They wear it daily.

Auguste Racinet was a French illustrator who is known for his colorful books that gave people insight into the visual culture of the world. He is known for works such as “L’Ornament Polychrome” or “La Céramique Japonaise”, but his most popular work is definitely “Le Costume Historique”. This book contains 500 plates, 300 […]

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CUeca

Chilenos Cueca Chilean traditional costumes

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Chilean Barbie Doll was one of the Dolls of the World released in 1998. She is considered a Collector Edition doll. This South American beauty sends a hearty greeting to Barbie doll collectors everywhere! Chilean Barbie doll wears a charming costume based on the clothing of the huaso, or Chilean cowboy, which is worn for roundups and rodeos. Her bolero jacket is worn over a traditional dress with ruffles on the top and a black skirt on the bottom. Her costume sports a hat and sash banded in…