Expert: MRZ - 11/27/2009

Question
QUESTION: Hi,

What this Columbian attire called?:

http://media.expedia.com/media/content/expus/graphics/partners/cvb/io12424_09090

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ANSWER: Hi Keith,
I went to the link and I am not sure what you mean. There are two women from the coast with head dress and a off the shoulder shirt. What do you mean? You can email me directly at info@colombianpossibilities.com
Thanks
Marta

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QUESTION: Hi,

I was trying to ask it that traditional clothing for Columbian women. That's Afro-Columbian I guess?

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Answer
Hi Keith,
The picture is for women from the Atlantic Coast of Colombia. These women are called Palanqueras. They are called that because they come from San Basilio de Palenque. This town is about 45 miles from Cartagena and it was a refuge for escaped slaves in the times of the Colonization. These women to this day carry huge tin plates full of fresh fruit and coconut candies to sell on the beaches of Cartagena.
I am not sure if their dress has a specific name. I did search, but found no reference to them.
Hope this helps.
Thanks
Marta