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Historic Embroidery in Mexico: An Interview with Mayela Flores
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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Nov 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, Isabella interviews PhD student Mayela Flores, who researches sampler making and embroidery practices in 18th- and 19th-century Mexico. The two discuss the origins of Aztec stitch, the use of cacti in needleworking, and the involvement of Mexican stitchers in world's fairs. Images and sources are available at @sewwhatpodcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The podcast has a website, sewwhatpodcast.com, and a Patreon, patreon.com/sewwhatpodcast.
Released:
Nov 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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