{"product_id":"the-embroidery-of-mexico-a-vibrant-celebration-of-traditional-and-modern-designs","title":"The Embroidery of Mexico: A Vibrant Celebration of Traditional and Modern Designs","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBOOKLIST (American Library Association)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn a deliberate, scholarly yet approachable manner, Romero shares her embroidery discoveries across Mexico. Every one of the eight different stitching styles is prefaced by a description of her hands-on research among practitioners. In Mexico City, for example, previews of a workshop on street embroidery attracted dozens of needleworkers, filling a void in real-life historical examples. Even well-schooled stitchers will understand the differences between Otomi Tenango, Deer People (Mazahua), and Oaxacan work, not only through selected examples but also in the step-by-step photographs and excellent color prints of (usually) fronts and backs of finished pieces. Nearly 30 stitches are clearly explained (more than a few resemble common needlework, like the satin stitch and the French knot), and a handful of Romero's own creations appear in the \"Texture\" chapter. Eight pages of templates are included in the appendix along with a chart showing names and provenance of stitches. Crafters will clamor for this project-driven book devoted to the colorful embroideries of Mexico. -- Barbara Jacobs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGimena Romero is an artist and illustrator who specializes in textile graphics. She was born in Mexico City in 1985 and currently lives between Mexico City and Madrid. A graduate of plastic and visual arts from the \n\u003ci\u003eEscuela Nacional de Pintura, Escultura y Grabado 'La Esmerelda', of the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes (INBA)\u003c\/i\u003e, she did part of her degree in arts at the \n\u003ci\u003eÉcole Nationale des Beaux Arts\u003c\/i\u003e in Lyon, France. She has won numerous prizes and international mentions such as \n\u003ci\u003eIberoamérica Ilustra\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eFILIJ Catálogo de Ilustración Mexicana\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2010 she was the cultural representative for Mexico in France with the Vargas Lugo prize and completed her textile training at the \n\u003ci\u003eÉcole Lesage\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA vibrant celebration of Mexico's rich embroidery heritage, covering eight key traditional and modern styles with over 30 templates to trace off and use. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart travelog, part artistic meditation and part practical guide, this stunning hardback book invites embroiderers of all levels to discover the living heritage of Mexican embroidery and make it their own.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArtist and researcher Gimena Romero takes readers deep into the symbolic language of stitch, tracing its threads from indigenous communities to contemporary urban streetscapes. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003edistinct regional styles\u003c\/b\u003e including Tenango, Street, Mazahua, Thought, Mixe and Purépecha embroidery, each introduced through vibrant photography, storytelling and in-depth technique;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eexperimental practices\u003c\/b\u003e such as Lavín embroidery (using human hair) and Romero's own abstract, texture-based compositions;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003estitches, motifs and techniques\u003c\/b\u003e including: Tenango foot, Xi (tree leaf), Zigzag, Eye, Leaves; fruit-based filler stitches like Open banana, Pineapple, Strawberry and Woven watermelon; Mixe stitches rooted in regional language and culture, and contemporary embellishment techniques: Cortès braid, Moss, Mexican coral stitch and Interlinked hearts;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003epractical guidance\u003c\/b\u003e on tools, materials, and transferring designs;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 pages of \u003cb\u003efull-size templates\u003c\/b\u003e, ready to copy off and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eStitches are not merely technical tools - they carry symbolic, poetic meaning. Many are named in indigenous languages or with metaphorical phrases that reflect daily life, identity and ritual. Gimena encourages readers not only to replicate these stitches and embroideries, but also to reinterpret them in their own artistic voices. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKeep the stunning traditions of Mexican artistry alive in this evocative visual journey through the diverse embroidery traditions of Mexico, blending hands-on instruction with cultural reflection. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePhotography by Pedro Aragón. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThis is a translation of the Spanish title, \u003c\/i\u003eMexico, Embroidered, \n\u003ci\u003e by popular Mexican embroidery artist Gimena Romero.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781800924185, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496112423190,"sku":"9781800924185","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781800924185.jpg?v=1783053379","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-embroidery-of-mexico-a-vibrant-celebration-of-traditional-and-modern-designs","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}