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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Mexico Weaves Fashion Policy to Help Indigenous Communities

A model walks down the runway at the 'Original' fashion show in Mexico City Rodrigo Oropeza AFP

Clothing designers inspired by traditional Mexican motifs, embroidery and colors are exhibiting their work at a fashion fair in Mexico City promoted by the government to support marginalized Indigenous communities.

Traditional blouses made by the Tzotzil people of Chiapas, embroidered patterns from Michoacan and shirts from Oaxaca were among the garments on show at the first of seven parades at the "Original" event, AFP said.

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