{"product_id":"tulip-world-mexico-papel-picado-sashiko-sampler-kit-white","title":"Tulip - World Mexico \"Papel Picado\" Sashiko Sampler Kit - White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSASHIKO WORLD Mexico : Designed by Claudia Martinez\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-printed piece of white cotton fabric with a washout design of Papel Picado (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea traditional Mexican decorative paper garland\u003c\/span\u003e) to be stitched in orange, black, blue, yellow, green, red, pink and purple sashiko thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit comes complete with thread and a needle so you can get started right away!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCLUDED in this kit: washout ink cloth sampler, English instructions, thread and a needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompleted measurements: 34cm x 34cm (13.4\" x 13.4\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFURTHER READING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexico, a place where countless ancient civilizations have flourished and a multi-ethnic culture shines in a kaleidoscope of colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the traditional celebrations that embodies Mexico is the Day of the Dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the papel picado flutter in the wind, it is believed to signal the return of departed loved ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCempasuchil(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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tulip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67577691472022,"sku":"KSW-101e","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/9815\/8998\/files\/skw-101e-mexico-papel-picado.png?v=1791310365","url":"https:\/\/www.kimonomomo-shop.com\/products\/tulip-world-mexico-papel-picado-sashiko-sampler-kit-white","provider":"KimonoMomo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}