Folk costume in Argentina
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:23 am
The folk costume of Argentina is bright, comfy, and made in the cowboy-style. Male clothing is called “gaucho clothes”. It consists of a shirt, loose trousers (comfortable to ride a horse) called “bombachas”, a poncho (sleeveless blanket-like outerwear with an opening for the head), traditional shoes called “alpargatas” or gaucho boots, a woven belt called “faja” or leather belt called “rastras”, and a hat (cowboy hat or sombrero).
Female outfit consists of a colorful full skirt, a blouse (white or colorful), shoes, an optional hat, and sometimes a kerchief or blanket.
Photo from 5-stars-of-argentina.com
Female outfit consists of a colorful full skirt, a blouse (white or colorful), shoes, an optional hat, and sometimes a kerchief or blanket.
Photo from 5-stars-of-argentina.com