The Embroidery of Mexico: A Vibrant Celebration of Traditional and Modern Designs -- Gimena Romero, Hardcover
A vibrant celebration of Mexico's rich embroidery heritage, covering eight key traditional and modern styles with over 30 templates to trace off and use. Part 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. Artist and researcher Gimena Romero takes readers deep into the symbolic language of stitch, tracing its threads from indigenous communities to contemporary urban streetscapes. Discover:
- distinct regional styles including Tenango, Street, Mazahua, Thought, Mixe and Purépecha embroidery, each introduced through vibrant photography, storytelling and in-depth technique;
- experimental practices such as Lavín embroidery (using human hair) and Romero's own abstract, texture-based compositions;
- stitches, motifs and techniques 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;
- practical guidance on tools, materials, and transferring designs;
- 8 pages of full-size templates, ready to copy off and use.
Author: Gimena Romero
Publisher: Search Press
Published: 6/16/2026
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2 lbs
Size: 10.2" H x 8" L x 0.5" W
ISBN: 9781800924185
