Embroidered Otomi Birds Table Runner Mexico

Embroidered Otomi Birds Table Runner MexicoHand embroidered traditional Otom table runner from Tenango de Ario, Hidalgo in Mexico. Bought from a small family business that has passed down the Otom technique from generation to generation of women. This Otom embroidery is an embroidery style created by the Otomi people of central Mexico. The designs are filled with symbols based on native flora and fauna, local beliefs and even primitive cave drawings found in the Hidalgo region where many of

They are made with natural dyes so expect a little bit of variation in color

olive green

Hand stitched detail

slight variations from panel to panel are to be expected

The front fabric is handwoven warm grey cotton

Spritz with water to release a pleasant aroma

The bird has wire legs that may be adjusted and allows the bird to stand secure

Hand block printed quilt design from the studios of Sufiyan Khatri

There is a braided fringe at one end

Two layers of the Gamcha cloth were sewn together with a kantha running stitch

Hand knit wool Christmas stocking

Each basket is hand made so please allow for variations