Bordado, the Spanish/Portuguese term for embroidery, encompasses rich cultural traditions across Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. Traditional techniques like Brazilian bordado incorporate intricate whitework on fine cotton, while Mexican bordado often features vibrant floral motifs in satin stitch. Portuguese bordado preserves historical patterns from the Madeira and Azores islands, where embroidery became important economic activities. Contemporary bordado artists honor these traditions while incorporating modern themes and materials, creating dialogue between heritage and innovation. Many Latin American bordado pieces tell cultural stories through symbolic motifs – perhaps tropical birds representing freedom or native flowers indicating regional pride. Learning authentic bordado techniques connects needleworkers to generations of artisans while allowing personal expression through color choices and design adaptations. These embroidery styles gain increasing international recognition for their vibrant aesthetics and cultural significance.

Bastidor bordado a mano

Bastidor bordado a mano

Contemporary embroidery

A woman working under the name Slow Evenings Embroidery celebrates plant parents with her hoop art. The characters are excited about their new babies.

digital hand embroidery pattern | fuck design | digital PDF download | embroidery pdf | embroidery pattern

This PDF file contains an embroidery pattern and tips for getting started with embroidery! This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not resell. This is a pattern for my \

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I’m so excited to share this list of Christmas hand embroidery patterns! All of these would make great gifts or fun DIY wall decor for the holidays. Lots of different modern Christmas hand embroidery designs

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Envelope Wildflower Embroidery Hoop Wall Art, Long Distance Gift, Embroidery Hoop Art, Minimalist Decor, Dorm Decor, Modern Embroidery

Embroidered wildflowers bursting from an unassuming envelope. A sweet reminder of how happy mail can be- especially for long distance friends or couples. This lightweight hoop is sure to make a big impact in your space with minimal effort- it can be easily hung with a tiny nail, thumbtack or command hook. Or add a pop of personality to any shelf by simply propping it up– no hardware required. If you’re planning to give this modern embroidery hoop as a gift (what a thoughtful person you are!) you can rest assured that I’ve given full attention to finishing details for a high-quality look. I’ll even stitch a name, initials, or symbol onto the felt on the back for an extra special touch- just send me a message when you order! DETAILS ✦ 6 inches in diameter ✦ Materials: bamboo hoop, 100% cotton cloth & DMC thread ✦ Back finished with cut-to-size felt ✦ Created and ready to be shipped in 3-5 business days ✦ Please allow for minor variances in each handstitched piece. Planning a gallery wall? Need to decorate multiple rooms? Don’t forget to check out the rest of my shop for more #smallhappythings to add to your home– https://www.etsy.com/shop/embrygifts/

Bordado

Decorar tela con bordados es una hermosa forma de expresar la creatividad; pero, para muchos, la costura es una labor de las abuelitas y no les llama la atención aprender. Si tú eres uno de ellos, presta atención a estos increíbles trabajos porque seguramente van a hacer que cambies de opinión y cor