Remember that our Spanish Colonial ancestors did not seek a new civilization in Nuevo M�xico, but sought to bring their Spanish civilization with them to the new world.
Precious family heirloom jewelry added a touch of elegance to the Spanish Colonial women.
Fans, hair combs, mantillas, lace, colorful skirts and the traditional hair braiding styles made up the typical outfits worn by our antepasadas.
A California Soldier's Wife circa 1791: She wears an enagua or transparent muslin skirt and pearls from Baja California, a tight-fitting silk blouse joins the skirt. The shoes, zapatos de patillo, had a high, wooden heel. A silk rebozo or shawl was also worn.
�Que Bonita!