Every year, the winding mountain streets of Tetela del Volcán are filled with a crush of vivid yellows, purples, greens, ...

waving his and over a two-food long embroidery of the Virgin Mary emblazoned on his back. Aguilar, and a group of 12 friends and relatives, each dress identically in white and pastel colored hats.

Shaggy tissue paper hats resembling caterpillars sit atop ... Cloaks portraying religious figures are delicately embroidered and some like Emilio Aguilar, 20, begin creating intricate designs ...