nagua
Also spelled: naguas
Definition
The long loose dress worn by Ngäbe women, in strong colors with bands of sewn triangles at the chest and hem. Each color combination is the maker's choice, not a uniform.
Example
She wore a blue nagua with yellow triangles.Llevaba una nagua azul con triángulos amarillos.
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