The Querétano Huarache
Posted: May 16, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Crafts, Handcrafted, Huarache, Huarache Querétano, Huaracheria, Huaraches, Mexican Crafts, Mexico, Querétaro, Sandals, Traditional Footwear, Woven Sandals Leave a comment »Traditionally still used in the mountainous corner of the Sierra Gorda in state of Querétaro, the Querétano can be found in Peñamiller where it is made and also in main market of San Juan Del Rio just off the main highway to Mexico City.
Traditionally painted green, the ‘Querétano’ Huarache comes in many different colours and leathers, lined and unlined.
Although best known for its use in the traditional Huapango Querétano dance, Huaraches ‘Querétanos’ are still worn daily.
