Maria de la Paz Garcia

Ms. Maria de la Paz Garcia is a traditional seamstress whose specialty is sewing Mexican folk dresses. She enjoys sewing them for the Vigen de Guadelupe Holiday festival and learned the art in Mexico. She taught the art to her daughters as well and they help her prepare and sew dresses for festivals.

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Maria de la Paz Garcia: Folk Dresses Photos | Digital Traditions

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