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Mexican designers Hugo Rosas and Andrés launched Calados del Alma, blending soccer jerseys with pre-Hispanic art for the World Cup.
The jerseys feature papel picado-inspired cutouts, rooted in ancient beliefs and Mexican celebrations.
Production is artisanal and small-scale, with about 30 jerseys crafted since the World Cup garments went on sale in April.
Quetzalcoatl and Mictlantecuhtli appear in designs, linking the jerseys to Aztec and pre-Hispanic heritage.
Designs aim to convey traditions and pride, reflecting Mexico’s culture beyond its borders.
The collection uses polyester to maintain structure for cut patterns while ensuring wearability.
Designers plan further collections, highlighting ongoing work in marrying heritage and sport.
Rosas emphasizes traveling to Indigenous communities as inspiration for designs.
The collection reflects a modern armor concept, using traditional symbols to honor roots.
The AP-backed feature notes the collection’s cultural intent and artisan methods.

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Mexican designers release a World Cup jersey line fusing soccer with pre-Hispanic culture in a bid to showcase national identity.
Calados del Alma, or Cutouts of the Soul, uses papel picado and ancient symbols to craft modern football jerseys.
The first jersey sketches featured Quetzalcoatl, aiming to symbolize balance and respect for Mexico’s heritage.
Jerseys are made of polyester to allow intricate cut-paper designs without tearing, aligning with the brand’s artisanal ethos.
Mexclart has produced about 30 jerseys since sales began in April, with demand expected to rise before the World Cup.
Rosas emphasizes creating concepts that resonate with Mexicans and convey traditions that make them proud.
Designers travel to Indigenous communities to inform their work and preserve authentic representations.
The collection includes imagery of Day of the Dead and deities such as Mictlantecuhtli to honor Mexican heritage.
Rosas views the collection as wearable 'modern armor' that carries Mexican pride into the present.
The Rosas brothers continue a small-scale operation, prioritizing artisanal quality over mass production.
The project connects sports fashion with Mexico’s cultural roots ahead of the World Cup.

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Mexclart unveils World Cup jerseys that fuse soccer imagery with traditional Mexican papel picado art.
Calados del Alma, meaning ‘Cutouts of the Soul,’ anchors the collection’s Día de los Muertos-inspired theme.
Rosas says the designs honor roots by carrying Mexican pride onto the world stage.
The first jersey depicted Quetzalcoatl, highlighting balance in pre-Hispanic worldview.
Production emphasizes artisanal care, with about 30 jerseys crafted since April.
Jerseys are made of polyester to hold intricate cut-paper designs without tearing.
Rosas sometimes sources inspiration from Indigenous communities where ceremonies remain alive.
The collection includes motifs referencing Mictlantecuhtli, Aztec underworld ruler.
Mexclart aims to bring deities into the present through its garments.
Mexclart’s workshop is near Mexico City, reflecting a modest, artisanal scale.
The jerseys went on sale in April as World Cup excitement rose.

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