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Morenita Linda presents one of Mexico’s most alluring creations, its textiles. Unique and exclusive pieces produced by the hands of artesans, often spending months and even years completing their works of art. Mexican textiles are known for their colour, their folklore and their designs, its symbols and history evident in every stitch.
Fascinated by the marvelous creations, we’ve traveled to all corners of Mexico in search of the best artesans this incredible country has to offer. Most of Mexico’s artesans, live in conditions of poverty and are motivated to continue to make traditional textiles and crafts not only as a way of earning an income but also as a means to preserve their culture and traditions, in many cases continuing a tradition of those ancestors that came before them. In this way it is not only tradition that is preserved, but also a way of seeing the world.
Our objective is to collaborate with these artesans in order to promote their work and to celebrate their remarkable creations in new corners of the world. The following artesans have welcomed us into their homes, a gesture which is has had a profound impact on us. This experience has allowed us to broaden our own horizons, to learn more about and to value the heritage of these communities, and to appreciate the knowledge passed down from one generation to the next, the importance of working as a family and to follow a dream with dedication, patience and in good spirits.
These artesans are truly artists that conceive of a world filled with colour creators of magical beings. One of the theories of how these images came into being, is that they were based on rockpaintings found in caves very close to their town. They tried to replicate the images and drawings that they found which later cross-pollinated into their clothing and apparel. In this town, most inhabitants are dedicated to the art form, which include women, men and children. Each piece is completely unique and irrepeatable, filled with colour and movement. This textile art, brings to life by way of symbols the synthesis between animals and the f loral kingdom. Their embroideries represent f lowers, insects, birds, trees and mythical animals made visible through beautiful colour.
Hand embroidered textile * multi-use Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (dark brown) 1.77cm x 1.85cm TENGCO01
Hand embroidered textile * multi-use Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (burnt ochre) 1.80 cm x 1.87cm TENGCC02
Hand embroidered textile * multi-use Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) 87cm (aprox) TENGMUL03
Hand embroidered textile * multi-use Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (black and yellow) 1.77cm x 1.86cm TENGBIAN04
Hand embroidered textile * multi-use Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (dark and red) 1.74cm x 1.87cm TENGBIRN05
Hand embroidered framed textile Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 35cm x 34.5cm TENCUADCH01br
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) 31cm x 41cm TENCOJSTMUL01ven
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) 31cm x 41cm TENCOJSTMUL02ave
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) 32cm x 40cm TENCOJSTMUL03maiz
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (sk y blue) 32cm x 40cm TENCOJSTAC04cab Out of stock
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (sk y blue) 32cm x 40cm TENCOJSTAC05ave Out of stock
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (lilac) 32cm x 42cm TENCOJSTMC06ave
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) 36cm x 35cm TENCOJCHMUL01conc
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) 34cm x 33cm TENCOJCHMUL02cona
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) 34cm x 35cm TENCOJCHMUL03conc fr
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (magenta) 36cm x 37cm TENCOJCHMUL03conc fr
Hand embroidered pillow case Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) 46cm x 74cm TENFUNMUL01prr
Hand embroidered pillow case Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) 44cm x 67cm TENFUNMUL02ven
Hand embroidered pillow case Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) 45cm x 68cm TENFUNMUL03ave
Hand embroidered pillow case Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) 44cm x 69cm TENFUNMUL04mar
This wonderfully colourful work is characterised by the narrative quality of its embroidery where it’s artesans relate images of their native fauna and f lora, their traditions, festivals, dances and food, as well as their daily chores. The fabric onto which the images are emroidered is also artesanally made by the same artesans, weaving them with pedal-powered sowing machines.
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 36cm x 49cm MICHCOJST01v viej
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 34cm x 47cm MICHCOJST02bpez
Hand embroidered framed textile Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 49cm x 63cm MICHCUADST01bmar
Hand embroidered framed textile Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 49cm x 63cm MICHCUADST02npozo
Hand embroidered framed textile Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 49cm x 63cm MICHCUADST03nbail
Hand embroidered textile Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 50cm x 35cm MICHSER01bles
Hand embroidered textile Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 50cm x 35cm MICHSER02blmr
Hand embroidered textile Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 50cm x 35cm MICHSER03blpal
Hand embroidered textile Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 50cm x 35cm MICHSER04bloll
Hand embroidered textile Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 50cm x 35cm MICHSER05blpap
Hand embroidered textile Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 50cm x 35cm MICHSER06blcom
Hand embroidered textile Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 50cm x 35cm MICHSER07rjag
Hand embroidered textile Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 50cm x 35cm MICHSER08aztor
Hand embroidered textile Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 50cm x 35cm MICHSER09ngmr
These wonderful cushion covers are made using a pre-hispanic (Maya) technique called the ‘telar de cintura’ or the ´waist loom´. As its name suggests, the artesan holds at the waist a series of wooden sticks with which thread is woven together to form fantastically intricate geometric forms.
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 43cm x 43cm CHCOJST01rj
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 50cm x 50cm CHCOJST02aa
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 43cm x 43cm CHCOJST03acer
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 43cm x 43cm CHCOJST04acer
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 43cm x 43cm CHCOJST05rm
Hand embroidered cushion cover Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y 43cm x 43cm CHCOJST06rm
There is an indigenous legend that tells the tale of a night marked on the Aztec calendar, when the moon (‘Meztli’ in the native language of Náhuatl) shone particularly brightly and beautifully, its rays illuminating the farmlands, the f lowers, the river and the animals. Meztli (the moon) who saw a beautiful naked women bathing in the river became jealous that the sun (Tonatiuh in Náhuatl) would cover her with its golden rays. In an attempt to have her to himself, Meztli covered the women with everything he could find around him. He covered her with the sky, the clouds, f lowers, plants and animals.
Mythical indigenous tales are preserved in colourful embroidery on dark fabric (navy blue or black) representing the darkness of the night, and occasionally on lighter fabric representing the day.
Hand embroidered skirt (girl’s) Linen with synthetic silk yarn Size: 4-7 GUEFALCH01nag
Hand embroidered skirt (girl’s) Linen with synthetic silk yarn Size: 7-14 GUEFALM02npun
Hand embroidered skirt (ladies) Linen with synthetic silk yarn Size: small GUEFALM03njag
Hand embroidered skirt (ladies) Unbleached linen with synthetic silk yarn Size: Medium GUEFALG04nbjag out of stock
Hand embroidered skirt (ladies) Unbleached linen with synthetic silk yarn Size: Medium GUEFALG05ncab out of stock
The following fabulous creations are created by Mexican women that capture nature, the vegetation and the f lowers that they are surrounded by in every one of their garments. Generation after generation have hand embroidered these beautiful f lowers that will never wilt. The meticulousness of the stitching is evidence of the patience and the virtuocity of the Mexican women. Creating each one of these pieces can take several months and even up to a year to complete. The fraying or unravelling of the material is one of the most difficult and complicated techniques. One by one, threads are unravelled and then tied together to make a variety of intricate figures and forms.
Not only are these highly admired garments, but they are also symbolic of the effort and dedication of the task required to produce them. To give a gift of this kind is to give someone history, fable and a way observing the world. It’s a garment that is typically passed on from generation to generation and often times also framed and displayed as the work of art that it is.
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with synthetic silk yarn (Tangerine with multicolour embroider y) Size: 2-3 (53cm x 34cm x 13cm) SANVESBB01na
This traditional embroidery is the tiny representation of a f lower called the ´Pensamiento´or ´Thinker´. It´s a feature often evident in the work of the most highly skilled artisans.
The challenge of realising this particular embroidery is evident in its name, ‘haz me si puedes’ or ‘make me if you can’. It typically depicts a row of boys and girls standing hand in hand with crosses and stars intertwined in this elaborate design.
These dresses are completed with an intricate woven pattern on its sleeves and around the neck.
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with synthetic silk yarn (magenta with multicolor embroider y) Size: 0-2 (48cm x 29cm x 10cm) SANVESBB02rm
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with synthetic silk yarn (baby blue with baby blue embroider y) Size: 0-2 (51cm x 32cm x 13cm) SANVESBB03at
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with synthetic silk yarn (phtalo blue with multicolor embroider y) Size: 77cm x 34cm x 14cm SANVESN01azn
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with synthetic silk yarn (cadmium yellow with multicolor embroider y) Size: 77cm x 34cm x 14cm SANVESN02amr
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with synthetic silk yarn (light yellow with multicolour embroider y) 77cm x 34cm x 14cm SANVESN03cmr
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with synthetic silk yarn (cobalt turquoise with multicolour embroider y) 77cm x 34cm x 14cm SANVESN04tr
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with synthetic silk yarn (phtalo blue with multicolour embroider y) 77cm x 34cm x 14cm SANVESN05ar
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with synthetic silk yarn (pink carmin with red violet embroider y) 77cm x 34cm x 14cm SANVESN06mv
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with synthetic silk yarn (of f-white with multicolor embroider y) 77cm x 34cm x 14cm SANVESN07br
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with synthetic silk yarn (of f-white with multicolor embroider y) 77cm x 34cm x 14cm SANVESN08ba
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with synthetic silk yarn (of f-white with multicolour embroider y) 77cm x 34cm x 14cm SANVESN09bn
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with synthetic silk yarn (light yellow with lilac embroider y) 77cm x 34cm x 14cm SANVESN10am
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with synthetic silk yarn (pink carmin and magenta embroider y) 77cm x 34cm x 14cm SANVESN11r v
Hand embroidered dress (ladies) Pure cot ton with cot ton yarn (white with red and dark green embroider y) Medium 137cm x 58cm x 29cm SANVESM01r v
Hand embroidered dress (ladies) Pure cot ton with cot ton yarn (white with sk y blue embroider y) Medium 137cm x 61cm x 20cm SANVESM02ac
These exquisite dresses are from a region closer to the centre of the country, typically not as elaborately embroidered, but nevertheless equally beautiful.
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 0 (39cm x 23cm) PUVESN01bam
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 0 (46cm x 23cm) PUVESN02baz
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 0 (41cm x 23cm) PUVESN03brjr
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 0 (37cm x 18cm) PUVESN04brjv
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 0 (40cm x 23cm) PUVESN05bazn
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 0 (51cm x 24cm) PUVESN06braz
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 0 (48cm x 26cm) PUVESN07brn
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 0 (40cm x 20cm) PUVESN08bave
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 1-2 (44cm x 29cm) PUVESN09bav
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 2-3 (60cm x 27cm) PUVESN10rja
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 0-1 (39cm x 23cm) PUVESN11raz
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 0 (43cm x 23cm) PUVESN12v v
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 1-3 (46cm x 28cm) PUVESSTN01na
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 0-1 (41cm x 27) PUVESSTN02rjr
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 4-6 (65cm x 33cm) PUVESCAMN01rja
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 1-2 (47cm x 27cm) PUVESCAMN02viv
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 1-2 (52cm x 30cm ) PUVESCAMN03ra
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolor) Size: 4-6 (65cm x 33) PUVESCAMN04r v
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 1-2 (52cm x 30cm ) PUVESCAMN05ab
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 4-6 (65cm x 33cm) PUVESBIN01r v
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 0 (39cm x 25cm) PUVESBIN02mm
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 2-4 (58cm x 30cm) PUVESBIN03amg
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 2-3 (47cm x 27cm) VESFLN01
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 2-3 (58cm x 27cm) VESPUEN02
Hand embroidered dress Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 2-3 (56cm x 26cm) VESTEN03
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 4-6 (65cm x 33cm) TR ADVESN01a
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 0 (39cm x 25cm) TR ADVESN02b out of stock
Hand embroidered dress Poplin with cot ton embroider y (multicolour) Size: 2-4 (58cm x 30cm) TR ADBLUN03rc
Boy’s shirt Pure Cot ton (hand cut and tinted) (turquoise) Size: 0,2,4 GUAY TURQN
Boy’s shirt Pure Cot ton (hand cut) (white) Size: 0,2,4 GUAYBLN
Boy’s shirt Pure Cot ton (hand cut and tinted) (nav y Blue) Size: 0,2,4 GUAYA ZMN
Boy’s shirt Pure Cot ton (hand cut and tinted) (coral) Size: 0,2,4 GUAYCORN
Baby’s Playsuit Pure cot ton with multicolour embroider y Size: 0,2,4 PA JBB01
Dress Pure cot ton with multicolour embroider y Size: 0,1 PA JVESN01
Hand embroidered Tunic top (girl’s) Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y Size: Large PAPBLUN01r v
Hand embroidered dress (ladies) Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (purple) Size: Large PAPVESM01m
Hand embroidered dress (ladies) Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y Size: Medium PAPVESM02r
Hand embroidered shirt (girl’s) Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (coral) Size: 6-10 PAPBLUSTN01cor
Hand embroidered shirt (girl’s) Unbleached linen with cot ton embroider y (emerald green) Size: 6-10 PAPBLUSTN02ve
ACCESSORIES
Leather backpack with synthetic silk yarn embroidery Leather, synthetic yarn embroider y Size: 40cm x 35cm CHMOCH01am
Leather backpack with synthetic silk yarn embroidery Leather, synthetic yarn embroider y Size: 40cm x 35cm CHMOCH02ve
Leather backpack with synthetic silk yarn embroidery Leather, synthetic yarn embroider y Size: 40cm x 35cm CHMOCH03mo
These beautifully embroidered bags are sturdy and an ideal everyday bag for groceries or a day on the beach.
Everyday shopper/beach bag Embroidered cot ton with plastic lining 40cm x 48cm CHBOLPL01ave out of stock
Everyday shopper/beach bag Embroidered cot ton with plastic lining 40cm x 47cm CHBOLPL02ram
Everyday shopper/beach bag Embroidered cot ton with plastic lining 40cm x 47cm CHBOLPL03flr
Everyday shopper/beach bag Embroidered cot ton with plastic lining 40cm x 48cm CHBOLPL04ram2
Everyday shopper/beach bag Embroidered cot ton with plastic lining 40cm x 48cm CHBOLPL05az out of stock
Everyday shopper/beach bag Embroidered cot ton with plastic lining 42cm x 48cm CHBOLPL06bgeo
Everyday shopper/beach bag Embroidered cot ton with plastic lining 40cm x 48cm CHBOLPL07rgeo
Clutch bag Hand embroidered cot ton with plastic lining 15cm x 40cm CHBOLM01azc
Clutch bag Hand embroidered cot ton with plastic lining 15cm x 40cm CHBOLM02arj
Clutch bag Hand embroidered cot ton with plastic lining 15cm x 40cm CHBOLM03vmo
Clutch bag Hand embroidered cot ton with plastic lining 15cm x 40cm CHBOLM04rjr
Clutch bag Hand embroidered cot ton with plastic lining 15cm x 40cm CHBOLM05bfl
Clutch bag Hand embroidered cot ton with plastic lining 15cm x 40cm CHBOLM06afl
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 14cm x 26cm CHCOSM01av
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 14cm x 26cm CHCOSM02nr
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 14cm x 26cm CHCOSM03am
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 14cm x 26cm CHCOSM04lil
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 14cm x 26cm CHCOSM05vr
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 14cm x 26cm CHCOSM06ros
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 14cm x 26cm CHCOSM07ros2
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 14cm x 26cm CHCOSM08cor
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 14cm x 26cm CHCOSM09mrn
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 13cm x 16cm arpox. CHMON01rav
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 13cm x 16cm aprox. CHMON03bmul
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 13cm x 16cm aprox. CHMON02blr
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 13cm x 16cm aprox. CHMON05blrm
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 13cm x 16cm aprox. CHMON06atur
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 13cm x 16cm aprox. CHMON07rjnr
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 13cm x 16cm aprox. CHMON09vr v
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 13cm x 16cm aprox. CHMON08rsvr
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 13cm x 16cm aprox. CHMON12morm
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 13cm x 16cm aprox. CHMONST01nr vr
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 13cm x 16cm aprox. CHMONST03vr
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 13cm x 16cm aprox. CHMONST01nr vr
Multi-use pouch Embroidered cot ton 13cm x 16cm aprox. CHMONST04rsmul
Disclaimer - Our produc t s are in high demand, so please check availabilit y with our sales agent s.. - Impor tant produc t information: A s all pieces are made and embroidered by hand, no t wo pieces are equal and colour may var y slightly from it s digital reproduc tion. - Our photos are taken with the utmost care so as to represent the ar tistic work, but may not be identical to - Our dresses come with approximate sizes, and for this reason ac tual measurement s are supplied. - All domestic shipping within South Africa is free of charge. Shipping for international orders out side of South Africa is not included and will be charged seperately. - No refunds or changes. If there is an issue with any of our produc t s, please contac t us direc tly. Contac t information: ventasmorenitalinda@gmail .com morenitalinda .info@gmail .com
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