The typical costumes of Boyacá that the peasants of the region wear are, for men, the denim pants, the cotton fabric shirt, the tapia tread hat and the wool ruana, and as footwear the espadrilles.
For their part, Boyacá women wear a cotton fabric skirt and blouse, accompanied by a scarf, a cane hat or with a tread similar to that of men and white espadrilles.
This is the popular clothing of the Boyacá people in which traditions are kept and historical, geographical and economic influences are visible.
Origin
The typical costume of the Boyacá Altiplano has its origin in the time of the Conquest and the Spanish colonization.
It originated during the process of cultural exchange developed over several centuries between the Spanish and the Chibcha natives who inhabited this region.
Indigenous clothing
The costumes of the Chibcha indigenous people consisted of a very colorful striped cotton skirt that was adjusted to the waist with the “chumbe”, a belt woven of brightly colored wool and cotton.
The skirt was worn by women and men alike; however, it had slight differences because women wore it up to the ankles while men wore it up to the knee.
This clothing was assimilated and adapted by the Creole settlers of the region.
The indigenous women also wore a square blanket called "chircate", which was worn tightly around the waist.
On the shoulders they placed a cape called "liquid", which was fastened to the chest with a gold or silver brooch that had a bell on the head called "mole".
On the head the women wore a mantilla, which they also adjusted with the "mole" or pin used as a brooch.
Chibcha men wore a long woolen ruana that came down to their knees to protect them from the cold.
The indigenous people of lower social rank went barefoot, but the chiefs wore a shoe called "hushuta", which was made of leather.
Creole-Spanish wardrobe
The Spaniards and the Creoles of Tunja of the 17th century wore a tight doublet with silk shorts or dark velvet with white slashes. They wore silk or wool stockings and a hood with a tassel and cap.
The women wore wide skirts and full-length skirts, usually with pleats, petticoats, and petticoats.
They also wore aprons and a lace doublet or bodice that they accompanied with a shawl. They covered the head with woolen shawls or lace mantillas.
Current wardrobe
With the European, indigenous and Creole influence, the typical Boyacá costume was created, which is currently observed in cultural and folkloric events.
This costume is also used by the inhabitants of the towns and rural villages of the region.
The peasant from Boyacá wears denim pants and a cotton shirt, a hat with a tapia tread, palm fiber from the bouquet or fique, a wool ruana and espadrilles.
The Boyacense peasant woman wears a cotton fabric skirt with wide ruffles, adorned with drawings and colored applications at the bottom.
The blouse is also made of cotton with embroidery, a scarf on the head and a cane hat or tread wall. Wear white espadrilles, which are tied with black braid.
The higher social class peasant women generally wear dresses with finer fabrics and ornaments, such as castile cloth, cashmere or frisa.
References
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