At Mexicanartes, each garment is a work of textile art that pays homage to our roots. We fuse contemporary fashion with traditional Mexican textiles, creating timeless pieces that reflect pride, identity, and passion for everything made in Mexico.
Our commitment is to preserve ancestral techniques passed down from generation to generation by artisans in the central valleys of Oaxaca . Each embroidered blouse, huipil, or dress is not just a garment: it's a story woven with patience, dedication, and talent.
In this blog, we share three techniques that bring our creations to life: backstrap loom , pedal loom , and hand embroidery —authentic expressions of Mexican artisanal fashion.
Waist loom: tradition in every thread
The backstrap loom is one of the oldest and most representative techniques of Mexican textile art. In this process, the loom is attached to the artisan's waist and to a fixed point, such as a tree or post. With the movement of her body, she controls the tension of the threads, creating lightweight cotton, linen, or wool fabrics, pieced together individually.
This method requires skill and concentration , resulting in delicate pieces full of cultural identity.
At Mexicanartes, this technique is reflected in our El Origen shirt , the star of our latest collection, as well as in accessories such as the Jalieza cosmetic bags and purses or in unique details of the Bella dress.
Each weave made on a backstrap loom represents a connection to the land and the history of artisan communities. It's the perfect balance between ancestral tradition and modern design, keeping the legacy of Mexican craftsmanship alive.
Pedal loom: the basis of our textile art
The treadle loom is a technique that allows for the production of wider and more durable fabrics, such as rebozos or bases for complete garments. This wooden loom is foot-operated, facilitating the creation of fabrics with plain designs or complex patterns, depending on the artisan's experience.
At Mexicanartes, the pedal loom is used to create the foundations of pieces like our Mirandas and Miranditas blouses, which are later transformed into garments full of life. Each meter of fabric produced in this process represents patience, balance, and strength, as well as being a tribute to the communities that have protected this tradition for centuries. Thus, we create garments that combine durability and elegance, ready to become unique designs.
Hand embroidery: the soul of our garments
If the loom is the foundation, hand embroidery is the heart of Mexicanartes. This technique involves capturing symbols and shapes stitch by stitch, using cotton threads in colors that represent the flora, fauna, and traditions of each region.
Each artisan creates her own personal style, so even though the patterns are similar, no two pieces are the same. This uniqueness makes our Jalapa blouses and huipiles, as well as our San Antonino blouses, true collector's items.
Hand embroidery is much more than decoration: it's a form of cultural expression that conveys stories and emotions. Wearing a hand-embroidered garment means wearing a living history and maintaining a direct connection to the talent and dedication of the artisans who created it.
A bridge between the traditional and the contemporary
At Mexicanartes, our mission goes beyond creating clothing: we seek to preserve and project ancestral techniques, giving them a place in today's fashion.
Each garment is an invitation to proudly wear Mexican textile art, demonstrating that products made in our country can be synonymous with quality, style, and sophistication. Discover our collections and take home a unique piece that combines history, tradition, and contemporary design.
