Instead of the customary white bridal gown, Frida had borrowed a native costume from a maid and wore a special apparatus on her damaged right foot to control her limp.

Question

—Frida Kahlo,
Hedda Garza

Why did the author choose the words “native costume” to describe Kahlo’s wedding dress?

to show that Kahlo did not like traditional white
to show Kahlo’s interest in native traditions
to show the style trends of that time
to show that Kahlo often made strange choice

Answer 1

The most fitting answer to why the author chose the words “native costume” to describe Kahlo’s wedding dress is to show Kahlo’s interest in native traditions. This description highlights her appreciation for and incorporation of indigenous cultural elements into her identity and artistic expression, which was a significant aspect of her life and work.