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Cholitas' traditional costume as an instrument of cultural agency
Photography taken by designer’s Facebook What happens when a garment that was historically stigmatized at home becomes desirable abroad? Opinions are widely divided on what is the proper way to wear polleras, not only in the Andean Altiplano but also abroad. Some take a more conservative stance, insisting that the correct way is the traditional one—no low necklines, no sheer fabrics— while others look to the future with the goal of bringing polleras not only to new generation
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