built a new workshop in an old barn, where the focus was no longer on embroidery, but on the construction of the hemstitch sewing machine. about people were employed in the serial production of the hemstitch sewing machine. the mechanical production of hemstitching, whether as embellishment for handkerchiefs...
which they attempt by swinging their fouet in the air. los taimáscaros are puerto plata's main carnival characters. they are a version of the diablo cojuelo, mixing three cultural influences in their outfits: a mask to represent the taino gods, blouses and coats representing spanish heritage, and handkerchiefs...