Ana Maria Santos Gallegos

Tenango Embroidered Table Runner

$ 5,614.00
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Inspired by the captivating vistas of her native region, artisan Anita graciously shares her embroidery journey, deeply rooted in the tradition of Tenango de Doria. This table runner is a vivid canvas for the small, tight cross-stitch technique of Otomi embroidery, adorned with an array of colorful motifs: birds, flowers, roosters, and more, each narrating the tales of daily life and the cosmic vision of the Otomi people. With Anita's expert touch, this piece transforms your dining space into a cultural haven, blending art, tradition, and craftsmanship, ensuring every meal becomes a feast for the senses—a Mexican masterpiece right at your table.

Product details

Measurements: 43 cm x 193 cm

Technique: The Tenango stitch is generally a small, tight, cross stitch, embroidered with cotton thread.

Working time: 7 weeks.

What's in the box?  1x Tenango Embroidered Table Runner

Materials

100% embroidered cotton on 100% cotton fabric.

Product Care

To clean, machine wash inside a fabric bag. Gentle machine or hand washed with room temperature water and non-corrosive laundry soap. Carefully steam iron or wet the fabric with a light spray of water before ironing.