Various stitching patterns including loin and cross-stitch. Courtesy of the artist.
Embroidered cloth napkin for tortillas and other food. Courtesy of the artist.
Traditional women's blouse from Florencia Ramo's community in the Mixtec region of Oaxaca. Courtesy of the artist.
Florencia Ramos
Mixtec hand sewing and weaving
About the Artist
Florencia Ramos is a Mixtec woman from Santa Maria Asunción in Juxtlahuaca, Oaxaca. Embroidery is a skill that has been passed down through generations in her family, from her great-grandmother to her. Traditional designs include flowers, birds, and other colorful motifs that represent joy and relaxation for her. She wants to share this tradition with other women, some beginners and others more experienced, to keep this cultural practice alive.
Living Cultures
2024
Costura a Mano y Tejidos Mixtecos de Oaxaca (Hand-sewing and Mixtec Weavings from Oaxaca)
To continue to sustain the Mixtec weaving tradition and Oaxacan traditions through workshops.
