{"product_id":"the-embroidery-of-mexico-by-gimena-romero","title":"The Embroidery of Mexico by Gimena Romero","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the extraordinary world of Mexican embroidery with this richly illustrated guide that celebrates the artistry, symbolism and cultural heritage of one of the world's most vibrant textile traditions. Combining practical instruction with fascinating cultural insights, this beautiful hardback book offers both inspiration and technique for embroiderers of all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist and researcher Gimena Romero takes readers on a journey through eight distinctive embroidery traditions from across Mexico, revealing the stories, symbolism and craftsmanship behind each style. From the colourful motifs of Tenango embroidery to contemporary street-inspired stitching, the book showcases a remarkable range of techniques, patterns and creative approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside detailed introductions to regional embroidery styles, you'll discover an extensive collection of stitches, motifs and decorative techniques, many carrying deep cultural significance rooted in indigenous languages, traditions and everyday life. Practical guidance on materials, tools and transferring designs makes it easy to begin exploring these techniques for yourself, while the included full-size templates provide a wealth of designs ready to stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful photography throughout captures both the embroidery and the landscapes, communities and traditions that continue to inspire it today, creating a book that is as much a visual journey as it is a practical guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore eight traditional and contemporary Mexican embroidery styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn techniques including Tenango, Street, Mazahua, Toninero, Mixe and Purépecha embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover experimental approaches including Lavín embroidery and texture-based compositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guidance on tools, materials and transferring designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn a wide variety of decorative stitches, motifs and embellishment techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 8 pages of full-size templates ready to trace and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning photography by Pedro Aragón throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than simply a collection of stitches, this book celebrates embroidery as a living artistic language, encouraging readers to honour traditional techniques while developing their own creative voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gimena Romero\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGimena Romero is a Mexican artist, author and researcher whose work centres on embroidery as a contemporary artistic medium. Based in Mexico City, she has studied fine art, textile traditions and couture embroidery internationally, including specialist training in Paris, Seville and at the Royal School of Needlework in England. Her work has been exhibited around the world and forms part of numerous private and public collections. She is recognised as one of the leading voices in the study and preservation of Mexican embroidery traditions and is the founder of the first specialisation programme in Embroidery Applied to Art and Design (BAAD).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55793250337153,"sku":"9781800924185","price":20.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2485\/3750\/files\/Embroidery-of-Mexico-1.jpg?v=1781172583","url":"https:\/\/www.clothkits.co.uk\/products\/the-embroidery-of-mexico-by-gimena-romero","provider":"Clothkits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}