Unfortunately, cochineal, while brilliant, is by no means permanent, a single washing of the garment spreading the color through the white texture.

The _huipilis_ are ornamented frequently with red, purple and crimson ribbons, bought in stores in the town, which are sewed to the garment in such a fashion as to divide it into rectangular spaces.

These, in turn, are occupied with the elaborate large patterns in pink representing the eagle and other designs already described.

It is uncommon among Mexican indians to find a native use of silk.

Here, however, silk-worms are reared and carry-cloths, kerchiefs and belts are woven from their product.