Beautiful Mexican Embroideries.

I recently discovered the most extensive source of Mexican embroideries that I have ever seen. This large photographic collection is Bob Freund’s labor of love. Original from Clifton, New Jersey, Bob has dedicated his life to documenting the disappearing textiles of Mexico.

Bob’s collection is a priceless source of inspiration for illustrators, crafters, designers, art teachers…I highly recommend it for studying its colors, different compositions and figures.

All images © Bob Freund ↓

Thanks for your work, Bob. What you’re doing is appreciated.

I hope that you all have a great Friday and a wonderful weekend!

Elsita 🙂

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Joyce Melo on July 19, 2013 at 3:52 am

I love everything you share, Elsa! Thank you for doing this.

These embroideries are precious!

Elsa Mora on July 19, 2013 at 8:26 am

You’re so welcome, Joyce! I hope that what I share inspires your creativity even in tiny ways 🙂
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Maiz on July 19, 2013 at 11:01 am

These are amazing! Thank you Bob and you, Elsa, for taking the time and effort to share this collection with the world!
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Elsa Mora on July 19, 2013 at 11:59 am

You’re welcome, Maiz! Hugs to all over there! 🙂
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Astrid on July 19, 2013 at 4:14 pm

wow. wow. wow.
Astrid

Elsa Mora on July 19, 2013 at 10:30 pm

Hi Astrid!
That’s what I said when I discovered these embroideries 🙂
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Kim on July 19, 2013 at 10:48 pm

Beautiful! I was fortunate to have found some 5×5″ embroidery pieces in Cancun a couple years ago. I bought two and I treasure them very much. One is hanging on the lower left corner of my iMac 🙂

Elsa Mora on July 20, 2013 at 6:58 am

That’s great, Kim! I found a beautiful one on Etsy that I am using as a tablecloth 🙂
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Charlotte Rains Dixon on July 20, 2013 at 3:22 pm

These make my heart sing–and inspire me to pick up my long-neglected embroidery!
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lui on July 21, 2013 at 7:08 pm

Beautiful works of art! Art which relates to culture and is handed down to new generations is so inspiring.

Nessy on July 22, 2013 at 5:39 pm

I loved this post! I have been obsessed with Mexican embroidery for a long time now. I have been happy with the current design trend of Mexican-looking embroidery in clothing and I keep snatching it up with the fear that it will go out-of-style. But I will always love it and wear it regardless of whether it is in or out. I am always on the lookout for authentic vintage pieces too so this post was a beautiful treat. Thank you.
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