Traditional Campeche Costume

Traditional Campeche Costume

Women's Regional Costume from Campeche.

The origins of the typical Campeche costume go back to the time of the walled enclosures, when the "Ladies of the house gave to their servitude a full trousseau of similar characteristics always, these to show off in the most important festivities of the state, that of San Román , Carnival, La Purísima Concepción and San Juan.

The set is divided into blouses and skirts, the first one conserving in appearance the same characteristics of the Yucatecan costume; also consists of embroidery on the neck part, the difference is that only the color black is used, the style is the same, cross stitch; This decoration is done by hand, it fits squarely around the neck and sleeves. In the middle part, in front, the coat of arms of Campeche is shown.

The bottom part, the skirt, is long to the ankles, with an olán at the end gets a very aesthetic touch. It is said that the Campeche woman is very careful and clean, a petticoat is also worn, less long than the skirt.

To complement the outfit, also use a rebozo, although previously it was a scarf, however they have been able to give better use to the current one. The shoes are made in black patent leather, adorned with figures in white row, topped in heel, that when dancing generate a very marked sound of zapateo.

The hair wears a comb with applications in gold, stones or ancient coins; They also carry a long chain that also includes some old coins and ends with a gold element. The hairstyle is a braid accompanied by a colorful bun.

The regional men's suit from Campeche.

As for the male suit, it can be said that it is less showy but beautiful, it is made up of a white Filipina and buttons in gold, black pants and a thick red belt, tied at the waist by one of the sides and that in the Punta is unraveled resembling fringes, although in some dances it also has a bandana of the same hue and hat of jipijapa.


The shoes are usually espadrilles but suddenly they are replaced by black patent leather shoes.