beautiful astenangos....

la viva home bedspreads/coverings - 5 1/2' by 6' $325 via

astenangos make great headboards too

Jacaranda stools - tule with separate astenango cushion $175 usd via

Astenangos made of 100% unbleached muslin with cotton embroidery thread were crafted by the Otomi Indians from the mountains of the Mexican state of Hidalgo.

Necessity is still the mother of invention, and this is exactly how the stunning astenangos evolved - The embroideries were created by Mexico's Otomí (Ñah-ñu) Indians.At a time of great economic hardship. The Otomí drew upon their artistic history to create a sustainable enterprise. With saturated colors, graphic floral and animal patterns, and bold use of positive and negative space, contemporary astenangos present a striking example of modern ingenuity merged with ancient tradition.

The astenangos featured here are available via la viva home and jacaranda. Both companies have great textiles. In particular la viva home which I have featured before ref. aguayos...click here to remind yourselves!

tribal embroidered purses...

Bored of your current purse & tired of seeing the same styles & designs everywhere...Be original & snap up one of these stunning purses from tribal trappings.

purses-hmong embroidery work

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antique wedding apron - example of vivid colour & detailed craftsmanship

Using an ancient form of Asian embroidery 'Hmong' - which utilizes a melange of techniques including applique, as well as chain, running and cross stitch.

Each purse is lined in black cotton, with a zipper closure and a back of black hemp cloth

The purses come in small & medium sizes and are available via.

Medium purses (4'' x 6") $13

Small purses (3.25" x 5') $9

Tribal Trappings is a great website with some wonderful one of pieces of textiles, jewelry & fine art from all over Asia.

Have a look at the antique wedding aprons - the colours are out of this world..Mounted they make great wall hangings.