THE POLLERAS

 
SAN FRANCISCO BILINGUAL HIGH SCHOOL
 
 
Name: Luis Jordán
 
 
Teacher: Omaira Sinclair
 
 
 
Nota: 7
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
THE POLLERA OF THE SAINTS
 
Gala skirt without labor(White)
White skirts are used par excellence for religious weddings, fifteen years and renewal of
vows. They are similar to those with work, with the difference that various kinds of very
fine white fabrics and designs embroidered with threads are also used in white. They are
commonly strung with ribbons, although currently, wool and speck are used. There are
some variations with lace and torchon, mundillo and crochet (woven) braids. With this type
of skirt it is mandatory to wear combs with pearls and between the chains (no more than
seven) and the rosary and the scapular must appear.
The santeña bride traditionally carries a bouquet of white flowers (jasmine, orange
blossoms, tulips, white roses, white carnations, or the traditional orange or lemon
blossom. As for her tembleques, these must be made of pearls or pearl scales. fish It is
usually accompanied with 12 pairs of basic pieces:
• Cover bows or cover balls, they are generally in the shape of a branch, which cover the
bow.
• Ear covers or wind-winds, placed over the ears, to protect them from the breeze.
• Pendejas, are placed on top of the Balls Cover.
• The soles resemble small flowers to fill.
• Pencas, are larger flowers placed on the side of the head.
• Hips and little palms, are placed near the combs and in visible areas.
• Butterflies, turkeys, scorpions and others that are used to symbolize fauna.
The shoes used with this skirt are lined with silk or satin in the color of the grating and the
pennant, a gold buckle must also be placed on the tip of the shoe adorned with Valencian
lace.
                         
THE POLLERA OF CHIRIQUI
 
 
The costumes of this region consist only of basquiñas, which are used for dancing and in
the past for working at home. There are three variants:
·         White Dacron with white saddlebags, lace and braids to be enjaretadas with colored
ribbon; This variant uses pearl buttons. NOTE: It is recommended to avoid synthetic
lace and braids.
·         White Dacron, saddlebags and small lace on the edge of the sleeve washer and lower
edge of the basquiña. NOTE: This variant can use pearl buttons; as well as plans.
·         This model of basquiña is made with the same fabric type zaraza of which the chick
is made; This basquiña only carries saddlebags; Use dress buttons according to the
color of the fabric. NOTE: The use of this variant lacks the use of lace or braids, much
less enjareta.
·         All three models have the same cut. The amount of saddlebags is to the taste of the
lady.
·         For the first model reviewed; It is enjareta in the braids of harnessing of the front
sides and sleeves. Preferably harness with traditional colors (only harness with a ribbon
color).
·         The hairstyles or headdress of the ladies should be commensurate with the length of
their hair (you do not necessarily have to use false hair).

       
THE POLLERA OF VERAGUAS
This skirt is made with plain fabrics of pastel or printed colors. Originally, the type of
fabric gave category to the skirt; The most expensive were made with silk and
satins. Nowadays it is customary to use voilé in its preparation, because it is very difficult
to find organza, percale and other fabrics. The shirt has two washers topped with Valencian
lace. The enjaretado is made running, in zigzag, or with both, with wool of two colors that
match the ribbons of roosters. The recently made Veragüense skirt has saddlebags on the
shirt and skirt. These are added to the taste of the person. As for the skirt, it has the
particularity that it is three sections (called in the region tucos or blows), which is not
observed in the gala skirts of other regions. It is made of the same fabric as the shirt. It
wears braids and torchón or Valencian lace, depending on the purchasing power of the
owner. Long roosters (colored ribbon) are placed only on the back of the skirt, on the
right. These should be of the same colors as the enjaretado. Use two petticoats.
Among the dressings that are used we have some chains, such as the guachapalí, witch,
chata and the rosary. In addition, tendrils and a tapahueco (tapahueso). Four pairs of combs,
a comb and a pair of heart-stealing combs. To hold them, a ribbon is woven between the
teeth of the heartthrowers and the comb, which is tied at the height of the hairline. The
ribbon is of one of the colors of the enjaretado. The combs robacorazones, which have been
used for more than 120 years, are originally from La Atalaya and are for exclusive use in
the regions of Ocú and central Veraguas. One or two pairs of buds on the ears. The
hairstyle is two back braids. The lady dances barefoot. While the wardrobe of the male
(centenarian) wears a cotona adorned with a handkerchief that could be worn around his
neck or in his pocket. Black pants, guate nugget hat and cutarras. The current wardrobe,
Veragüense shirt, has vertical front and rear saddlebags in pyramidal talc (zig zag). Black
pants, feedlot, hat and cutarras
                 THE POLLERA OF COCLE
 
Gala skirt with Penonomé work
They distinguish this skirt small tasks. His jarette is topped with a satin ribbon loop, about
an inch and a half wide. It is traditional in the region to embroider or enhance their braids
and lace. The shirt is made with two washers with voile fabric, the term comes from
French, and means veil, holán de hilo or marquiset with work, commonly embroidered or
marked. Braids and enhanced lace. Wool enjaretado topped with ribbon loop. The skirt is
narrow, with little flight and two sections; It does not pleat. It can carry growers
(saddlebags). It ends with a braid and enhanced Valencian lace. Side pennant front and
back. A petticoat. There is also the centennial pollera of marquiset fabric
marked with threads of garnet, which they took from old garments and with vegetable
dyes. The mouth of the jareta is different, because it had to be replaced by
damage. Likewise, the skirt marked with enhanced lace and small tasks
imitating carnations, with braids and Valencian lace, over 60 years old. Finally, the skirt
embroidered in cord with themes of leaves and buttons in marquiset fabric. Unenhanced
braids and lace, made in 1936
                    
 
 
 
 
 

THE POLLERA OF DARIEN

Darienite Skirt

Although structurally the Darien skirt is always the same, certain details depend on the

social status of its owner. For example, details that denote status are the quality of their lace

and the use of gold jewelry. Two types of shirts are worn, both in white cloth. A simple or

playful with a pleated washer, without sleeves. Another more complex with one or two

washers with short sleeves, finished with lace and fitted at the waist. They can be made

with front buttons or with buttons on the back bodice to fit better. When it has rear buttons,
you can add a speck or acorn in front and another in back (to the taste of the lady). The

chintz skirt or skirt with large flowers reminiscent of the jungle, with three sections divided

by lines of lace, the wider the lace, the more social rank. Colored lace is allowed. The skirt

is finished off with the same lace that divides the sections. A simple, unpleated petticoat,

usually finished with lace. The skirts of these skirts are pleated to give grace to the flare of

the skirt. In the past, to pleat them, the ladies used iron plates that they heated on the

stove. The hairstyle is according to the type of hair you have, with a simple bow, braids,

bun or another.

               

THE POLLERA OF HERRERA

Gala skirt without work
This type of skirts are used at parties and always in marriages. In the past they were seen in
pastel tones, such as pink, light blue and cream; Currently, they are white. Skirts do not
placid and do not use saddlebags; If the skirt was left to the owner, a new one had to be
made.
The shirt has two washers topped with cotton or Valencian lace. Enjaretado corrido or
zigzag, with wool of pastel tones, tied with bows. The skirt or chick of two sections with
front and back pennant, of the same color of the wool of the enjaretado. Braids and lace
made of cotton or Valencian. [The waistband] closes with two strips of the same fabric of
the skirt; You can wear buttons carved from gold. Saucer petticoat, yarn or other white
cloth. Among its dressings we have: earrings of tendrils, dormilonas, piloncitos, among
others. Tapahueso with cross pendant, shield, heart or reliquary. Chains flat, guachapalí and
witch (closed with a brooch); The rosary is obligatory in marriages. It is optional to use a
hand ring. Handkerchief on the waistband. Chacarita for personal items or tips (gifts) in
marriages. Zatín or corduroy shoes, without heels, matching headbands and pennants. It can
be accompanied by Lima cloth or matching rebozo, marked with work in spike, crossed on
the back or on the neck. They used to be used to cover themselves from the sun and go to
church. Ocú was the first region to use the comb. It should be noted that Veraguas and Ocú
are from the same folkloric region, which explains the similarities in their dressings, such
as the use of heart-stealing combs.

          

THE POLLERA OF COLÓN

Pollera Congo
 
Pollera congo.
The skirt congo is made with various fabrics and is used to mix discordant colors. Certain
elements vary according to rank, the queen is the only one who wears a crown, veil (she
kept her identity secret for protection), scepter and full white costume (after completing
certain rituals) and her band representing the war for peace and freedom.
The pylon shirt, made with varied fabrics, short sleeves with one or two washers and
discordant buttons back, front or side. Rank women also wore white crew neck shirts with
long sleeves and front buttons. They wear washers of fabric or lace that finish the edge of
the shirt, sleeves and canesú. The skirt is a chick with fabric collected from one, two or
three sections, with or without rogue (picarona). Those of one or two sections were to
work, the one of three, to dance for their great flight. There are several styles: joined patch,
mounted patch and tucks (three different sections of fabrics).
                                 

THE POLLERA OF PANAMA ESTE

Gala skirt
This skirt was worn by wealthy ladies, wives of Chepo's landowners. It was used to go to
social and cultural events, attend funerals and visit the sick. For the shirt white fabric is
used, similar in cut to the basquiña, which they call the matinee because Chepana women
preferred their day parties. It is tight at the waist, adorned with alforzas and vertical cotton
braids. At the rear, a sailor-type washer. Their sleeves reach the middle of the forearm,
topped with a thread handkerchief that the ladies used to wipe their sweat. The skirt has two
sections with maholric ornaments and a small picarona. Traditionally, two petticoats: a
simple one with lace and the luxury one with braids, lace and work with openwork and talc
in shade. Her dressings: a combed braid on the right side, but not to bother the pair that
always accompanies her on the left side. A side impeller is also allowed.
Wear a natural red papo flower or carnation behind the ear. Flat chain, tendrils and
tapahueso with medal of the virgin or some saint. black corduroy shoes. There is a variation
with linon fabric of speckles, which in Chepo they call coquito. It is used when you do not
have the capital to buy a thread skirt. Hair with side braid. As for the man's dress, he wears
a thread shirt that they call the millionaire. It is used completely white or with light blue
work. It has stitches of pen, chain and spike. Dumbbells of gold, smooth or coins. Black
pants and shoes, chain and painted hat or to the taste of the person and a feedlot.