Otomi Textiles from Hidalgo, Mexico are hand embroidered works of textile art. Since they are crafted in a rainbow of colors they serve many design purposes. Otomi fabric in rainbow colors not for you? Then a monochromatic Mexican Otomi textile is an option. Mexican Otomi fabrics make wonderful pillows. The sofa seen here is covered with monochromatic Otomi and multicolored Otomi pillows. When the season changes, it's easy to use a new set of pillows to change the mood. Mexican Otomi Textiles are a classic way to place color in a room. Using one color or several, the designs vary as well. You can find all-floral patterns or designs filled with mythical creatures.
Please visit my Etsy shop to see a nice selection of hand embroidered Otomi textiles.
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![]() Photo: Morrissey Fabric Otomi textiles are not new to the design scene. In fact, those of us residing near Mexico have most likely had exposure at some point to the festive hand embroidered textiles. These colorful pieces are particularly popular during the summer months because of the rainbow of colors and playful motifs that emit a relaxed style. ![]() Photo: Pinterest The bedroom seen above shows a contemporary use of the Otomi textiles. Also called Tenango, these festive textiles are used for upholstery on the head boards in this girl's room. The accent pillows are also crafted from Otomi and have hot pink backs to bring out the color. The silver pouf is a nice designer touch to elevate the space to a more modern feel. ![]() Photo: Morrissey Fabric Otomi textiles come in monochromatic variations as well as multi color. The closeup of the Mexican Otomi seen above is a nice example of a modern Tenango. The embroidery has been hand stitched exclusively in this relaxing aqua blue color. ![]() photo: Domino.com Otomi textiles have been featured in several issues of Domino magazine over recent months. The bedroom above is styled with monochromatic Otomi textiles in sunny yellow and marine blue. The naive patterns filled with a variety of creatures and plants sit comfortably next to the multi color items in the space. ![]() Photo: St.Frank.com Framed Mexican Otomi fabric works very well as wall art. Placed against a darker green wall, the marine blue and white Otomi embroidery was given an honorable place to hang. The hand crafted textile becomes a focal point of the dining room with a simple white matt and frame. ![]() Photo: Morrissey Fabric Multi color Mexican otomi textiles remain the most popular of the embroidery colorways. There is something fun and creative that shines through these lovely hand made fabrics.
The creatures like the fish and bugs in the Otomi textile above would make just about anyone stop, look, and smile. These hand embroidered pieces of art capture the personality of their makers and that is why they remain part of the design landscape. Please visit again for Part II of this post. |
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