Dec. 4, 2006 — The first table at the Maestros del Arte fair that I knew I would have to come back to was that of the Bordados Santa Cruz, from the state of Michoacán, near Lake Patzcuaro.
Their whimsical designs captivated me. So eventually I came back and after mulling over a variety of delightful items, I bought a t-shirt.
But what a t-shirt! Here are some close-ups from the embroidery on it, representing village life:
And here is the whole design:
I think I’ll go back to that booth next year. The price of this t-shirt was 200 pesos, just over $18.00 US.
Posted in Arts in Mexico