Telling the Story of Oaxaca’s Indigenous Culture, One Strand at a Time
Every aspect of the chosen hairstyle is imbued with individual meaning. The ribbon colors are less symbolicand typically chosen to accentuate the clothing. While every flourish is rich in meaning, for the 21-year-old Acevedo, thats kind of besides the point. Guadalupe Estefanía Sumano Benítez is part of The Chinas Oaxaqueñas dance group. All of the women in the group are known for their long braids, which are worn in a uniform style and length....