Stepping into the halls of the old Presidential residence in Mexico City, Mexico this month was like walking into a kaleidoscope, with thousands of pieces of multicoloured embroidery covering the ...

When Cristina Lynch speaks about embroidery, she doesn’t describe it as a trend or a technique; instead, she views it as a timeless art form. She speaks of it as a living archive, a language of ...

SAN NICOLÁS, Mexico — A mystery lies behind the origin of the distinctive forms depicted in the elaborate embroidery stitched in San Nicolás, a pinprick of a mountain village in the central Mexican ...

Elina Chauvet engages in “Confianza” (2013–), a silent public performance where she embroiders on a white wedding dress, in various places. (all photos courtesy the artist, Galería 1204, and MAD54, ...

Could Otomi become the next ikat? Although it’s unlikely that the fanciful Mexican prints could grow as popular as the versatile geometric patterns, last fall Vogue suggested Otomi might be the “next ...

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If Mexico’s Tulum and Oaxaca rank high on your list of favorite vacation spots, Cristina Lynch’s upbringing will sound particularly dreamy. Growing up, her Dallas home was filled with several decades’ ...

Every fall, Latin culture takes center stage during Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating its rich history and deep influence across the country. But for Cristina Lynch, the bright colors and intricate ...

In a pop-up exhibition in New York City this week, Elina Chauvet bookends Women’s History Month with a crucial call to end the cycle. Elina Chauvet engages in “Confianza” (2013–), a silent public ...