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Montera
A montera is the hat traditionally worn by many males and females in the folk costumes of the Iberian peninsula. It has come to name also but not exclusively the ones used by bullfighters, introduced to the event in 1835 by Francisco "Paquiro" Montes as accompaniment to the ''traje de luces'', or "suit of lights". The montera is habitually covered in astrakhan fur with an inner lining of velvet. The image of a saint is sometimes printed on the lining as a talisman A talisman is any object ascribed with religious or magical powers intended to protect, heal, or harm individuals for whom they are made. Talismans are often portable objects carried on someone in a variety of ways, but can also be installed perm ... of good luck. The top of the montera is often decorated with a special design. The "bulbs" on the sides of the montera represent the horns of a bull. See also * References Bullfighting Hats {{bullfighting-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Traje De Luces
The ('suit of lights') is the traditional clothing that Spanish bullfighters (, , and ) wear in the bullring. The term originates from the sequins and reflective threads of gold or silver. These are based on the flamboyant costumes of the 18th-century dandies and showmen involved in bullfighting, which later became exclusive to the bullfighting ritual. Later adornments include the hat, more elaborate embroidery, and decorative accessories. Getting "dressed to kill" constitutes a ceremonious ritual by itself: the matador is attended by a squire () who helps him to get dressed, often according to a "lucky" ritual in the privacy of a hotel room. Components of the for a may include: * : the hat that the bullfighter and his assistants (subalterns) wear. The bullfighter dresses during (presentation) and in first two-thirds of the ritual called (goading phase) and (lances phase). It may be offered to a spectator as a mark of honour following a tradition set by Paquiro (F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
