- Origin
- Typical female costume presented in 1959
- Creation of the typical male costume
- 1996 changes
- Creators of the typical Sinaloa costume
- Main features
- Female suit
- Meaning
- Male suit
- Meaning
- References
The typical costumes of Sinaloa are part of its cultural identity and represent the regional dance. The typical costume is used in fairs and dances of the popular festivals of that state.
The creation and establishment of the typical Sinaloa costume arises in the mid-20th century, when the governor decided that a costume should be created that would represent the dance of the region in national events.
Approximately since 1963 the state of Sinaloa has a typical costume for women and one for men.
Previously, dance groups were made up only of women and the male role was represented by them, which is why the typical costume for men had not been given importance.
The typical costume that is currently used was created in 1996. The structure of the typical costumes of Sinaloa especially represents the main agricultural products of that region.
You may also be interested in the typical traditions of Sinaloa.
Origin
In Sinaloa there was no typical costume that represented the state. They usually wore the representative costumes of Mexico.
In the middle of the 20th century, a typical costume was developed that could be presented at the national level.
At first they created a costume that highlighted the culture and roots of Sinaloa, but this could only serve as an exhibition: it was impossible to wear it in cultural dances.
Finally, the costume was made with the ideas of the dance teachers of Sinaloa, and by 1959 it was presented at the national level at the Home Fair.
Typical female costume presented in 1959
The costume had figures painted in honor of the indigenous ancestors. It was made up of a blouse and a skirt.
The blouse was short-sleeved and high-necked, adorned with lace at the neckline and on the sleeves. A poppy flower was painted in the center.
The skirt had three ruffles attached with white and red lace. Various figures were painted on this: the dawn of life, the crescent moon, the poppy flower and representative figures of culture and nature.
In that year, only the female costume was made, since it was created by the dance teachers and at that time only women were part of the dance groups.
Creation of the typical male costume
Starting in 1963, men began to form part of dance groups. For this it was necessary to create a typical male costume.
The suit for men consisted of white pants and a blue denim shirt. This was accompanied by a red bandana that was worn around the neck.
1996 changes
In 1996 the last changes were made to the typical costumes of Sinaloa. They are finally presented on December 18, 1996.
These suits are the ones used today. It was established that they would represent the state both in the rest of the Mexican territory and in the other countries of the world.
It was also established that said suit would be part of the cultural heritage of the state of Sinaloa and that it would be protected by the Secretary of Public and Cultural Education of the government of the same.
Creators of the typical Sinaloa costume
Originally the suit had to be made by the commission made up of Antonio Nakayama, Luz María López and Erasto Cortez Juárez. This dress was not approved as it was impossible to dance with said costume.
In 1959 the typical Sinaloa costume was created by the dance teacher Rosa Andrade and her work team. And finally, in 1996, the typical costume was made by María Francisca Gastelum Ramírez.
Main features
Female suit
The typical female costume is made up of a blouse and a skirt. Today it is known as Flor de Amapa.
The blouse is sleeveless and has a round neckline. It has figures stamped both on the front and on the back of it. The patterns can be tomatoes, cucumbers, chili peppers, corn and beans, among others.
The skirt is divided into four sections and each of these sections represent the Sinaloa barracks. The skirt is bright red with blue or green stripes.
As accessories are used flowers, earrings and snail necklaces, and shells from the beaches of the state of Sinaloa. The shoes used are black.
Meaning
The colors used in the typical female costume represent the earth, the sky, the mountains, the sea, life and death.
The print is directly painted, so it represents the roots of Sinaloa. They were based on the techniques used by the indigenous people.
The prints also represent agriculture as the predominant economic activity of the state.
Each section of the skirt represents the barracks of the Sinaloa shield, and in turn represent the municipalities of Culiacán, El Fuerte, Rosario and Mazatlán.
Male suit
The men's suit is made up of a white shirt, pants, a red bandana and a sash.
The shirt has long sleeves and must be made of cotton fiber. For its part, the pants have no pockets and are made with blue denim.
At the waist of the man a navy blue sash is placed that serves as a union between the pants and the shirt.
Around the neck the red bandana is placed and a white palm hat is used as a complement to the costume. The shoes used are black ankle boots.
Meaning
The white shirt represents hope, the pure. These are pillar values of the Sinaloa communities. The sash and hat refer to their roots.
References
- Culture of Sinaloa: Information about Mexico. Retrieved on November 18, 2017, from Explorando mexico.com
- Retrieved on November 18, 2017, from history.com
- Culture, custome and traditions. Retrieved on November 18, from vidamaz.com
- The mexican folk dance. Dance from the state of Sinaloa. Retrieved on November 18, 2017, from mexicandancecomapny.com
- Image and spirit. Retrieved on November 18, 2017, from Calpoly.edu
- Close-up offemale folk dancer wearing Mexican traditional Sinaloa. Retrieved on November 18, 2017, from alamy.com
- The stories behind the costumes of Mexico. Retrieved on November 18, 2017, nps.gov