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Offered are two vintage 1970s Otomi Tenango hand-embroidered textiles that have been hand-stitched into pillows. Both of the pillows depict …
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Offered are two vintage 1970s Otomi Tenango hand-embroidered textiles that have been hand-stitched into pillows. Both of the pillows depict two Quetzal birds and vivid flowers and foliage.
Otomi Tenango refers to a vibrant traditional embroidery style from the Otomi people, named after Tenango de Doria in Hidalgo, Mexico. It is known for colorful depictions of flora, fauna and, sometimes, animals created on cotton fabric using intricate, criss-cross "blind stitch" or herringbone-like stitches to complete the designs. The larger embroidered textiles are commonly exhibited as wall hangings or used as table-cloths, while the smaller panels are typically used to embellish accessories such as belts and tote bags.
The textile is white cotton, and the multi-colored embroidery is done with a wool-acrylic blend.
Each stuffed hand-sewn pillow measures: 27" W x 3" D x 17.25" H.
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- Dimensions
- 27ʺW × 3ʺD × 17.25ʺH
- Pattern
- Botanical
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Acrylic
- Cotton
- Wool
- Condition
- Original Condition Unaltered, Needs Restoration
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- These are from an estate sale and appear to have been hand-stitched and stuffed to create pillows from an original … moreThese are from an estate sale and appear to have been hand-stitched and stuffed to create pillows from an original textile. They come in their found condition. They would require being unstitched and unstuffed in order to launder, or dry-cleaned professionally. The embroidery shows evident signs of fraying and pilling (see detailed photos), but this is normal wear for the yarns used in this traditional folk art. Any wear is commensurate with their age and past handling. less
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