Traditional clothing

Traditional Páez clothing is simple but full of meaning. Men usually wear wool ponchos, dark pants, and wide-brimmed hats. Women wear long dark skirts, white blouses, and wool shawls, along with colorful necklaces and ribbons.
During ceremonies, both men and women wear handmade garments dyed with natural colors. Their clothing not only protects them from the cold mountain climate but also represents cultural identity and belonging.