What does La pollera Colora mean?

brightly colored skirt
La Pollera Colora (“brightly colored skirt”) is probably Colombia’s most well-known national costume for women. It consists of a vividly colored skirt paired with a matching, round-necked blouse, which bares (or partially reveals) the shoulders.

What are the two types of Polleras?

There are five regional styles of pollera, each then divided into two categories: the more casual pollera montuna, which is plainer and straighter; and the fancier, pollera de gala, which boasts more elaborate embroidery and a fuller, gathered skirt.

What does pollera mean?

La pollera is the typical Panamanian dress which is accompanied by expensive jewerlry mostly of gold. It´s used in festivities denoting nationalism and folklore. It represents part of the legacy when Spanish conquerors arrived at this land.

What is the original cost of a pollera?

A single pollera can cost from several hundred to several thousand dollars and take up to a year or two to create, depending on its complexity.

How do Colombian people dress?

Women wear a ruffled white blouse that hangs off the shoulders, adorned with lace and sequin. Men often wear twill pants, cotton shirts and brimmed hats and women can be seen wearing long cotton skirts, embroidered cotton blouses, shawls, brimmed hats and white sandals.

What is Panama’s traditional clothing?

Panama’s national outfit is the Gala Pollera and the Montuno. These originated in the central provinces of the country. The outfit consists of a hand made skirt and shirt, they come in all colors and designs. Here are some images of the pollera and the jewelry that is worn with it: the combs, necklaces and tembleques.

How long does it take to make a pollera?

Pollera is formed by multicolored cloth and embroidery. It can take around 8 months to make a complex design of Pollera. In addition, Pollera is also decorated with jewelry over the blouse, and the head of the woman is adorned by tortoise shell comb (peinetas) and beaded hair decorations (tembleques).

Why is the pollera important?

The Panamanian pollera is considered one of the most beautiful traditional dresses in the world. Originally women wore the pollera skirt for their daily work and to attend celebrations. Today it is used in celebrations, such as weddings and coming of age parties, as well as in regional festivities.

What can you celebrate if you visit Las Tablas?

Las Tablas Carnival is a full-throttle celebration with Carnival Queens, floats, parades, colourful costumes, dancing, music, food, decorations, drinks, fireworks and loads of traditional Panamanian cultural events.