Totonac long-sleeve shirt
03.02.2025
Name/Title
Totonac long-sleeve shirtEntry/Object ID
2024.02.012Description
This long-sleeve shirt, worn by Totonac men, is constructed from white cotton poplin and features refined tailoring and machine-executed pleating. The garment includes a gathered yoke and a high, slightly split collar that is finished with narrow seams and careful topstitching. The front placket is long and decorated with narrow pin tucks that are difficult to execute with precision on a treadle sewing machine. Additional pin tucks accent the breast pocket, reinforcing the attention to detail. Cuffs are gathered and closed with a small tie, lending a traditional yet practical finish to the sleeve construction. The shirt’s entire silhouette reflects both indigenous and mestizo tailoring traditions, with a loose, comfortable fit that accommodates mobility and ventilation—important in the warm, humid climates of the Sierra de Puebla and Veracruz regions. The combination of fine pleating and sturdy cotton weave makes this shirt ideal for both everyday use and ceremonial contexts.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1975Ethnography
Cultural Region
* Untyped Cultural Region
Sierra Norte de Puebla, Puebla, MexicoCulture/Tribe
Totonac