xicolli
A xicolli is a sleeveless, sewn vest usually embellished with fringe that comes in various lengths worn by priests and high rank warriors in ancient Mesoamerican cultures.
Tag: mesoamerica
tupu
A tupu is a long pin used to secure a garment worn across the shoulders. It was typically worn by Andean women in South America.
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