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How long does it take to make a pollera?
The time it takes to make a pollera, a traditional Panamanian dress, can vary significantly based on the design's complexity and the skill level of the artisan. Typically, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months to create a pollera, especially if it involves intricate embroidery and detailed craftsmanship. Additionally, the preparation of materials and sourcing of fabrics can also add to the overall time required.
What is a pollera?
A pollera is a spanish skirt used in panama and other southern countries.
What are the characteristics of pollera?
Panama´s national folkloric dress is so rich in essence that it has many variations and styles, the main contributing factor of this is that artisans from different regions embed their own technique for making a pollera or montuno, talking about polleras I list below the most common ones: 1. Pollera Montuna (Basic Labor day Pollera) 2. Pollera de Gala (Fine Pollera for special events) 3. Pollera de Lujo (A blast of Luxury) Each of these types of Pollera also have their variances in Color, Style, Sewing technique and Jewelry combination and based on these types prices go from basic style to Luxury styles. Each pollera consist in a blouse, skirt, petticoat, tembleques, shoes and Jewelry. Blouses, Skirts and Petticoats of Montuna, Gala and Luxury Polleras are made of fine fabrics and decorated with bands and laces using the "crochet" technique, others are decorated with crocheted handkerchiefs, inserts of fabric with appliqués, tinsel and embroidery work. Tembleques for the pollera are made of very fine materials, and their designs imitate delicate flowers such as roses, impatiens, daises, jasmine and little insects like butterflies, scorpions and in some cases pigeons and peacocks. Shoes are made of leather and decorated with satin for the Gala and Luxury Pollera depending on the style it might include a gold buckle in the front. Ultimately the jewelry of the pollera has three options, Gold, Gold-Plated and with the help of modern industry Fantasy, some of them are worn on the blouse front and the others in the hair. Pendants, rings and bracelets also accompany a fine Pollera.
What is the name of the traditional Panamanian dresses?
la pollera
What jewelry or hair ornaments can be worn with the pollera?
That depends on the type of pollera you are wearing and budget. Basically we can put Polleras in three categories sort of speak, but in each you will also see variations:Pollera Montuna (Basic Labor Pollera): This is a basic pollera and there is no need to wear hair ornaments (Tembleques), just a Sombrero, but if you don´t want to use a sombrero you can use a partial tembleque in one side of the head, is a mistake to wear a full head of tembleques with this Pollera but some people like this way. This type of Pollera includes the following:Dress:Blouse (Basquiña)Skirt (Faldón de Zaraza)Petticoat (Enagua)Sombrero (Hat)Tembleques (Optional)Shoes (Panitas)Jewelry:Chain/Collar (Cadena Chata)Pendants (Zarcillos)Peineton, Balcones (If you use full tembleques)Pollera de Gala: This Pollera is used for special events and social activities, all of it parts are handcrafted by different artisans, you can wear as many jewels and hair ornaments that you can afford, a good Pollera de Gala includes the following;Dress:Blouse (Pollera)Skirt (blouse match)Petticoat (Enagua)Hair Décor (Full Tembleques)Shoes (Satin)Jewerly:Pendants (1 Set)Chains (Cadena Bruja, Cadena Chata, Escapulario, Guachapali, Rosario)Bracelet (one for each hand)Shell Hair Combs (Peinetas (2), Peineton, Pajuela, Broches)*This Pollera can be white or braided (Tiriada)*Other chains: Gargantilla, Cadena Solitaria, Tapahueso, CabestrilloPollera de Lujo: This Pollera is used for special events and social activities, all of it parts are handcrafted by different artisans and it dispalys luxury at its maximum, not only the fine jewelry but the different techniques in creating the decorations of the skirt with "crochet" technique, you can wear as many jewels and hair ornaments that you can afford, a good Pollera de Lujo includes the following:Dress:Blouse (Pollera)Skirt (blouse match)Petticoat (Enagua)Shawl (Rebozo)Hair Décor (Full Tembleques)Shoes (Satin)Jewerly:Pendants (1 Set)Chains (Cadena Bruja, Cadena Chata, Escapulario, Guachapali, Rosario, Gargantilla, Cadena Solitaria, Tapahueso, Cabestrillo, Mosquetas)Bracelet (one for each hand)Shell Hair Combs (Peinetas (4), Peineton (2), Pajuela, Broches)
What type of fabrics does collette dinnigan use?
luxurious fabrics
Where would a latina be at home wearing una pollera and dancing el tamborito?
Panama
Why do people use fabrics to make clothes?
People use fabrics to make clothes because fabrics are versatile, comfortable, and provide protection. Fabrics can be shaped and tailored easily to create different styles and designs, allowing for freedom of movement and comfort when wearing. Additionally, fabrics can offer insulation from the elements and provide a barrier against environmental factors.
What is the recommended type of detergent to use for washing delicate fabrics?
The recommended type of detergent for washing delicate fabrics is a gentle or mild detergent that is specifically designed for delicate fabrics.
What countries use batik in the design of their fabrics?
Indonisea
Can Lysol be used on fabrics?
Yes, as long as the surface sprayed, is air dried. Also, on the can, it says not to use on rayon fabrics.
What fabrics do Gucci use for their clothes?
the fabrics used for Gucci styles were, leather, silhouette, cloth, polyester, and wool. that's about it
