Handmade | Mexican Embroidery Workshop: Pepenado and Tenango

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Over the course of 5 sessions, we will be introduced to the history and meaning of two traditional Mexican embroideries: Pepenado and Tenango. You will learn which are the appropriate materials (fabric, needle and thread) for each one, as well as the stitches and techniques required to carry out the practical exercises step by step. In the sessions, a small sample of stitches and a final motif will be worked on.
Pepenado embroidery, an Otomi embroidery tradition in San Juan Ixtenco, State of Tlaxcala, is a technique worked on counted thread fabrics and is relatively affordable.
It is distinguished by looking like a negative, where the drawing is usually white like the background and is surrounded by colored stitches.
Tenango embroidery, originating in the State of Hidalgo, is considered cultural heritage of Mexico. Tenangos, of great aesthetic beauty, are characterized by their combination of bright colors where flowers, animals or scenes from daily life and traditions appear. Session 1 – Sunday, January 19
Pepenado Embroidery
– Introduction to Pepenado embroidery, origin and approach to the materials and techniques to make the embroidery.
– Choice of colors and technique to work with.
– Beginning of the embroidery.
Session 2 – Sunday, February 2
Pepenado Embroidery
– Clarification of doubts from the previous session.
– Continuation of the embroidery.
– Last doubts and clarifications both on Pepenado embroidery and Tenango embroidery.
Session 3 – Sunday, February 9
Tenango Embroidery
– Introduction to Tenango embroidery, origin and approach to the materials and meanings.
– Choice of design to work on and transfer to the fabric.
– Teaching the first stitch of Tenango embroidery.
– Work and progress of the design.
Session 4 – Sunday, February 16
Tenango Embroidery
– Clarification of doubts from the previous session.
– Teaching the second stitch of Tenango embroidery.
– Work and progress of the design.
Session 5 – Sunday, February 23
Tenango Embroidery
– Clarification of doubts from the previous session.
– Work and progress of the design with both stitches.
– Tips for finishing the embroidery.
Taught by María Navarro Béguerisse
Mexican living in Madrid since 2009. Psychologist by profession, embroiderer and passionate craftswoman. She has been learning, producing and teaching embroidery techniques in Mexico and Spain for more than 10 years.

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