What does «montuno» mean in Spanish?
- Rustic dress that consists of two pieces: shirt (cotona) and underpants (chingo), made with montuno fabric. It is representative of the country man. Its traditional colors are red, yellow and blue, also present in the Colombian flag. The male montuno dress is a garment that is usually made by women of the countryside, decorating it with hand embroidery called "pintas". In the past it was the usual clothing for daily chores; nowadays it is an important part of Panamanian folklore.