Fanciful Folk Art Animal Decorations

From Metio Studio: Inspiration for the imaginative and charming folk art animals comes from embroideries made by the Otomí women of San Pablito, Mexico. Most Otomí women still wear their traditional clothing which ensures that important weaving and embroidery techniques are passed down through the generations. These same skills are used to create embroideries which are in turn sold to generate income for their community. Using cotton fabric ranging in size from napkins to large tablecloths, the women of San Pablito embroider scenes of everyday life. The scenes are outlined on cloth and using brightly colored cotton thread, the images are filled in with long satin stitches. Although the finished cloth designs may appear simple, there is enormous skill involved in positioning the random figures in space and creating an overall sense of balance and harmony. This flat pack Fanciful Folk Art Animal kit is made of plywood and is unpainted. Enjoy it as is or paint your own version with a grou