tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521164720568046628.post4357674959863459515..comments2024-02-18T15:08:06.222-05:00Comments on Notes from Norma: Darien Province and the Embera PeopleNorma Schlagerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03979046682608968891noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521164720568046628.post-57388804287164061832010-02-08T19:00:34.510-05:002010-02-08T19:00:34.510-05:00This was still Panama. Originally the woman's...This was still Panama. Originally the woman's skirts were made with palm fibers. Today dyed cotton fabrics are purchased in Panama where they are usually imported from South/East Asia. I couldn't help noticing a few of the girls adjusting their skirt while dancing and they seemed to have elastic waists. I was wondering if they put on jeans and t-shirts after we left, but they do dress the way we saw them most of the time since it's cool and comfortable in the hot humid weather they have year round.Norma Schlagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979046682608968891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521164720568046628.post-69039027514832003282010-02-08T17:17:19.758-05:002010-02-08T17:17:19.758-05:00I'm fascinated with your trip and the wonderfu...I'm fascinated with your trip and the wonderful pictures. What country were these people in? And their fabric wraps were beautiful....where does that come from? I'm looking forward to more of your adventures. SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326324855424469707noreply@blogger.com