Tulip - World Mexico "Papel Picado" Sashiko Sampler Kit - White

SASHIKO WORLD Mexico : Designed by Claudia Martinez

This is a pre-printed piece of white cotton fabric with a washout design of Papel Picado (a traditional Mexican decorative paper garland) to be stitched in orange, black, blue, yellow, green, red, pink and purple sashiko thread.

This kit comes complete with thread and a needle so you can get started right away!

INCLUDED in this kit: washout ink cloth sampler, English instructions, thread and a needle.

Completed measurements: 34cm x 34cm (13.4" x 13.4")

Perfect for a gift or weekend project for yourself. This type of kit makes a "hana fukin", or little hand towel. It also makes a nice little pillow.

FURTHER READING

Mexico, a place where countless ancient civilizations have flourished and a multi-ethnic culture shines in a kaleidoscope of colors.

One of the traditional celebrations that embodies Mexico is the Day of the Dead.

The Day of the Dead is a traditional Mexican celebration held on November 1st and 2nd when families and friends gather to decorate an altar to welcome back their loved ones.

It is a festival where they display their favorite foods and items, enjoy songs and meals, and honor and celebrate the deceased. Why not have some fun with SASHIKO and feel like you are traveling around the bright, festive country of Mexico, also known as the country of the sun?

This design is inspired by papel picado, a traditional Mexican decorative paper garland. Papel picado is made by cutting intricate patterns into thin paper and is often used to decorate altars during the Day of the Dead.

When the papel picado flutter in the wind, it is believed to signal the return of departed loved ones.

Cempasuchil(Marigolds), with their vibrant colors, are believed to guide the souls of the departed home, while monarch butterflies symbolize the returning souls of deceased ancestors.

Product Details

100% cotton printed with a water soluble washout ink.
Cotton thread and needle.
Completed measurements: 34cm x 34cm (13.4" x 13.4")
Made in Japan.