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More and more couples are opting for country marriages, in which they can choose the local gastronomy, cueca and creole games predominate. among other elements.

So if you're planning a wedding in this style, you'll turn heads in a huaso suit.

What are huasos like? In addition to being a typical Chilean character, the huaso represents rootedness to the land, gallantry and mischievousness, among other concepts. Find out how to dress below!

A review of the history

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What is the origin of the huaso? Where do huasos live? It should be clarified that the word derives from "huasu", which comes from the Quechua word meaning back or haunches.

That is why the Indians began to call huasos those men, mainly from the central and southern areas of the country, whom they saw riding on the back of horses. The first references to huasos date back to the 18th century.

Furthermore, although the huaso is identified with a peasant man, over time his image was also projected towards the estate owner and wealthy horseman.

Costumes of the huaso

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What is the dress of the huaso? The Chilean huaso costume is made up of straight trousers with a tailor's buttonhole pocket, which is traditionally gray with black or white lines, while the shirt, regardless of its color, has a checkered pattern. Check out the essential details that complement this traditional attire.

• 1. Jacket The Chilean cueca costume: although it is usually white or black, it can also be in other tones such as beige or grey. It is a short and fitted jacket, which includes lapels, sometimes pockets and can also include buttons on the cuffs. It is always worn open over the shirt, being one of the most distinctive pieces of the Chilean cueca costume.

• 2. Corral blanket The corralera blanket: corresponds to a warm garment within the Chilean huaso clothing, which is rectangular or oblong in shape, and is made with silk thread or wool on wooden looms. It is characterized by including colored ribbons that are repeated. The corralera blanket, like a poncho, has an opening in the center through which it is placed by passing the head.

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• 3. Chamanto The chamanto is used instead of the corralera blanket, being this the most elegant garment within the huaso criollo clothing. It consists of a rectangular wool or thread woven on a loom, which is distinguished by its colorful floral motifs, animal patterns or indigenous designs. The chamanto, which includes a cut or nozzle to pass the head, has the particularity of being reversible or double-sided.

• 4. Girdle Another unmistakable detail of the huaso costume is the sash worn around the waist, which is approximately 10 centimeters wide and is made of silk or wool woven on a loom. This ornamental band is usually red, white or tricolor (white, blue and red), which ends with fringes at both ends, which should fall to the left side of the huaso.

• 5. Footwear The shoes are made of black leather and are characterized by a design with a square toe. They are closed at the instep and are fastened with straps and buckles. In addition, they have a heel of about five centimeters so that the spurs do not touch the floor. They are very elegant and comfortable shoes to accompany a cueca costume.

• 6. Gaiters also called leggings, they are usually made of leather and cover the leg, from the instep to the knee or even over it. Although it is not an essential accessory, it is typical of the Chilean huaso's costume, since the purpose of the gaiters is to protect him from rubbing against the saddle. In their designs they usually incorporate straps with buckles and/or side fringes.

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• 7. Hat or chupalla Finally, the finishing touch to the huaso costume is the hat or the chupalla, depending on whether you are looking for an elegant huaso costume for men or a peasant look. On the one hand, the hat is black with a rounded and flattened cup, with a decorative ribbon at the base of the cup, which is knotted and falls off to the left side. It is made of cloth or felt. In the meantime, the sucker is made of vegetable fibre It has a round and straight brim, while the cup is oval and flat.

If you've always wanted to wear the traditional cueca costume for men, you won't find a better occasion than your wedding. Just try to go in harmony with your partner, whether she chooses a full outfit or just some accessories of the typical costume.