{"product_id":"the-embroidery-of-mexico-1","title":"The Embroidery of Mexico","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePart travelogue, 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eArtist and researcher Gimena Romero takes readers deep into the symbolic language of stitch, tracing its threads from indigenous communities to contemporary urban streetscapes. Discover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003edistinct regional styles including Tenango, Street, Mazahua, Toninero, Mixe and Purépecha embroidery, each introduced through vibrant photography, storytelling and in-depth technique;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eexperimental practices such as Lavín embroidery (using human hair) and Romero's own abstract, texture-based compositions;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\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; embroidered pansies; Mixe stitches rooted in regional language and culture, and contemporary embellishment techniques: Cortés braid, Moss, Mexican coral stitch and Interlinked hearts;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003epractical guidance on tools, materials, and transferring designs;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e8 pages of full-size templates, ready to copy off and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Edition: BB Hardback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Publication: 16 June 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e ISBN 13\/EAN: 9781800924185\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Size: 204x260 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Pages: 192\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePhotography by Pedro Aragón.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis is a translation of the Spanish title, Mexico, Embroidered, by popular Mexican embroidery artist Gimena Romero.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Royal School of Needlework","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62969026609482,"sku":"9781800924185","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/4541\/3706\/files\/IMG_7534_d77fcfe9-092e-4695-811c-c5600e8a4c76.jpg?v=1786879411","url":"https:\/\/rsn.org.uk\/products\/the-embroidery-of-mexico-1","provider":"Royal School of Needlework","version":"1.0","type":"link"}