“Costa Rican Attire”

Attire is an ever changing aspect of many cultures through history. In the Costa Rican culture like many other cultures the style and manner in which they dress has been modernized and centralized. They still hold true to tradition and in some cases and when they do its colorful and elegant sight. Traditional Clothing for men in Costa Rica is simple but elaborate. The men would wear straw cowboy hats, scarfs, shirts and pants that are typically red and/or white. Women on the other hand traditionally wear dresses that are very decorative with bright colors and flamboyant ruffles throughout the dress.


1. How does this artifact relate to the Spanish culture? 

This artifact is closely related to the roots of Spanish culture because the colorful/elaborate styles of the dresses and sombreros are custom to most if not all Spanish cultures.


2. How does this artifact have meaning for the Spanish culture? And how does it have meaning for you (why did you choose it)? 

This artifact plays a role in festivities, celebrations, and creativity in the Spanish culture. I personally chose this artifact because I take a lot of pride in the way I dress and I like to try new styles that are out of the ordinary at times.


3. Discuss its importance to the Spanish culture. 

This artifact plays an important role in not only showing creativity among Spanish cultures but also distinguishing between them by generation and customs.










Country Facts. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/articles/costarica/Costa-

Rica-Traditional-Clothing/758