These handkerchiefs, known as “bordados” in Spanish, were embroidered by Utah Sisters of the Holy Cross and associates of their congregation to commemorate victims of the drug war with Mexico, those ...
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico (GPI)--Edith López inserts her sewing needle into a white cloth in Mexico City, Mexico's capital. Stitch-by-stitch, she embroiders the story of Gloria, a woman whose husband doused ...
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New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Often called ‘Paintings in Embroidery’, the art of Chamba rumal is losing its relevance and the skills required for it are fast disappearing. A skilful blend of painting and ...
At first glance, Allison Manch’s work looks quaint, maybe a little fussy. Her delicate, hand-embroidered handkerchiefs recall a prettier era, before someone thought to invent Kleenex; back when no ...
Editor’s note: While the hit sitcom “The Office” has demonstrated that even a desk job can be downright bizarre, there are other jobs that those of us who don’t have them would classify as out of the ...
Many couples want to find special ways to commemorate all the aspects of their wedding festivities. And it’s often the smallest details that make the biggest impact — like a set of resin bookends with ...