It generally fails to meet the _huipilili_ above, so that a broader or narrower band of fine, dark brown separates the two garments.

Nothing is worn on the feet, which are exposed, as are also the finely shaped and beautifully developed arms.

But the most striking article in the Tehuantepec woman's costume is her _huipil_, which travellers usually describe as a head-dress, although it is nothing of the kind.

It is in reality a waist-garment with sleeves.

It is made of lace or cotton, or linen, and is bordered at the neck, the sleeves, and the lower margin with broad ruffs of pleated lace.