Embroidery

December 29, 2025

Indigenous Artisans Create Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Embroidered Outfits

Embed from Getty Images Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has been praised for her stylish wardrobe. Being considered among the best dressed doesn’t always mean a world-renowned designer or luxury brand is attached to the garments worn. Sheinbaum’s outfits are brought to life by the embroidery work of Indigenous artisans. This traditional craft has come to shape Sheinbaum’s closet.

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October 28, 2025

Embroidery Artist Carefully Stitches Over 150 Colorful Bird Species on Dry Leaves

Brazil is home to over 1,800 species of birds, 200 of which are native to the country. As such, they are a key part of what makes the South American nation the most biologically diverse country in the world. Embroidery artist Laura Dalla Vecchia of Leveza Art has come up with a creative way to honor these creatures through her artistic practice. The crafter has embroidered over 150 birds found throughout Brazil on dry leaves.

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June 8, 2025

Artist Draws From Pakistani Heritage To Craft Sculptural Embroidery Stretched Over Wood

In the world of Dallas-based artist Nosheen Iqbal, embroidery doesn't take place on a fabric canvas. Instead, its sculptural quality is expanded into mixed-media pieces that are informed by Iqbal's Pakistani roots: Punjabi craft traditions and the ornate buildings that characterize this region of the world. Iqbal defines her work as “an exploration of self-preservation and identity,” per her artist statement.

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February 18, 2025

Celebrate National Embroidery Month With a Bundle of Online Classes

February is a month known for many things, above all love and diversity. But did you know that February is also National Embroidery Month? Celebrating the art of decorating fabric with a needle and thread, it makes this month to perfect time to start on an embroidery journey. And to help, My Modern Met Academy has packaged two online embroidery classes into a special bundle.

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