{"product_id":"the-embroidery-of-mexico-by-gimena-romero-9781800924185","title":"The Embroidery of Mexico","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Embroidery of Mexico\u003c\/em\u003e is 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArtist and researcher Gimena Romero takes readers deep into the symbolic language of stitch, tracing its threads from indigenous communities to contemporary urban streetscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart travelogue, part artistic meditation, and part practical guide, this book invites embroiderers of all levels to discover and make their own the living heritage of Mexican embroidery. Discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistinct regional styles including Tenango, Street, Mazahua, Thought, Mixe and Purepecha embroidery, each introduced through vibrant photography, storytelling, and in-depth technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExperimental practices such as Lavin embroidery (using human hair) and Romero's own abstract, texture-based compositions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStitches, 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: Cortes braid, Moss, Mexican coral stitch, and Interlinked hearts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePractical guidance on tools, materials, and transferring designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 pages of full-size templates, ready to copy off and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGimena encourages readers not only to replicate these stitches and embroideries but also to reinterpret them in their own artistic voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a translation of the Spanish edition by popular Mexican embroidery artist Gimena Romero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68027033190636,"sku":"9781800924185","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781800924185-the-embroidery-of-mexico-1.jpg?v=1793579660","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-embroidery-of-mexico-by-gimena-romero-9781800924185","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}