THE 6 MOST POPULAR TYPICAL WARRIOR COSTUMES - CULTURE VOCABULARY - 2025

The typical costumes of Guerrero represent the cultural wealth inherited from its pre-Hispanic times in harmonious fusion with the customs of the colonizing peoples.

Guerrero is a privileged Mexican state recognized for its multiple regional and local cultures, as well as for its large indigenous population.

Acateca costume

Since 1942 it has been divided into 8 geocultural regions: Acapulco, Costa Chica, Centro, Costa Grande, Tierra Caliente, La Montaña and Norte.

As a consequence of the multiculturalism that is characteristic of it, the state of Guerrero has a wide range of traditional indigenous and mestizo clothing.

That is why it is difficult to attribute a single typical costume that represents it as a whole.

Most popular typical costumes of Guerrero

The Acateca costume (Center)

It is representative of the populations of Chilapa, Zitlala and Acatlán.

It is made up of a skirt called "teconceutl", which is woven with cotton yarn, dyed blue or black, representing the beauty of the night.

It has horizontal stripes in lighter tones embroidered with colorful elements alluding to the flora and fauna of the region.

The “huilpil” or loose white silk blouse has fine embroidery similar to those of the skirt at the neck and shoulders, adorned with sequins that symbolize the stars at night.

The huipil is worn tied at the waist and serves as a support for an Olinalá jícara (clay pot), which is used to store money, fruits or handkerchiefs.

It is accompanied with high-heeled shoes or huaraches, with which the zapateado dance has greater resonance.

The regional costume of San Jerónimo de Palantla

It is also representative of Chilapa. It consists of a mid-calf skirt, made of modern fabric, adorned with lace and a holán at the bottom. Underneath this a white petticoat is used.

The shirt is made of the same fabric and is tied at the waist with a red girdle and finally, a woven shawl in bright colors complements the suit.

Rubber slippers and strap sandals are used. The hair is adorned with braids, colored ribbons and silver barrettes at the temples.

Typical costume of the coast (Costa Chica, Costa Grande and Acapulco)

The feminine suit consists of a flowered midi skirt and a blouse with three-quarter sleeves of satin in bright colors and adorned with silk lace. It is complemented with a white petticoat, an apron or apron, bandana and huaraches.

The men's suit is white shirt and pants, palm hat, bandana and huaraches.

Ajuchitlán del Progreso (Tierra Calient)

It is a stylized costume that enhances the artisan and progressive work of the region.

It consists of a dress made of black cotton, fitted at the waist and with a wide skirt topped with rows of flowers embroidered in bright colors and a lace hollan.

The blouse has a small neckline and wide sleeves adorned with white lace and delicate embroidery.

Alpoyeca (The Mountain)

This costume that resembles the traditional Mexican huipil, is a stylized dress made of white cotton.

It has numerous embroidery at chest level and around the skirt with motifs alluding to the fruits of the region's land: mamey, corn and pumpkin.

Copalillo (North)

The copalillo suit is reminiscent of abundance. It consists of a cotton dress that reaches mid-leg, cinched at the waist, with short sleeves and a round neck.

At the waist level it has a small lace and 4 superimposed hammocks that symbolize the crafts of the region.

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