Cholita
Pollera women (Spanish: mujeres de pollera), also known by the historical pejorative chola (diminutive cholita) are Andean women of a hybrid culture between the dominant mestizo Andean urban culture and the indigenous, rural campesino culture (largely the Quechua or Aymara peoples). Hailing from a multi-racial background (cholo), pollera women have a distinct traditional dress defined by the eponymous wide pollera skirt with layered petticoats (enagua), two pleated braids, and a shawl, lliklla and/or an aguayo; regional variations include distinctive hats like the bowler hat, jewelry, and tullma braid ornaments.
Historically the terms chola and cholita were racial slurs, and cholas were discriminated against; the term has been reappropriated in some regions, particularly Bolivia, while still carrying a dominantly pejorative sense in other areas, like Peru. Groups championing the pollera woman aesthetic and culture are active in popular music, fashion, adventure sports and sports entertainment.
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