Clothing

=Clothing of the Commoners=

The clothing used within the Aztec civilization was also representative of class structure. Such was the case for the common people. Class structure and status could easily be distinguished by simply observing the type of clothing worn. The clothing used by the common were simple cotton cloaks. The clothing was not necessarily meant to cover the entire body. The more elaborate the clothing, the higher the class structure. The clothing of women was very similar to that of men. "The women would wear skirts, and a sleeve less blouse or short sleeved shirt." ("Ancient Aztec Clothing") There wasn't much difference between the clothes based upon gender between the common, but the idea of not covering the whole body remained the same. The temperature and weather of the area inhabited by the Aztecs also played a tremendous role in defining their specific way of dressing, so they did dress accordingly.

Clothing Used by Aztec Commoners (Source:http://aztec-history.com/images/aztec-clothes-men.jpg) (Source:http://aztec-history.com/images/aztec-clothes-women.jpg)