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Stitched Tortillas
Embroidery on Fresh Tortillas in honor of
Mexican Independence Day

Stitched Tortillas Series (Campeche, Mexico)
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To celebrate Mexican Independence Day, I created a whimsical series using embroidery and everyday items on tortillas. I loved the challenge of working with perishables, and was inspired by the ephemeral quality of each. I chose ingredients found in any Mexican kitchen, and bought these at our local outdoor market in Campeche. (It would have been easier if I had used packaged tortillas--they're thicker--but I chose to buy fresh tortillas from the lady down the street.) I have so much affection for Mexico, its people and its colorful traditions!   
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Stitched Tortillas Series by Maya Frost. Viva Mexico (chili peppers and embroidery on fresh tortillas)
Stitched Tortillas Series by Maya Frost. Frida (roses, black beans, and embroidery on fresh tortillas)
Stitched Tortillas Series by Maya Frost. Calla Lily (Alcatraz) (flour, corn kernels, and embroidery on fresh tortilla)
Stitched Tortillas Series by Maya Frost. Mexican Flag (Bandera) (green chilis, garlic, and red chilis with embroidery on fresh tortilla)
Stitched Tortilla Series by Maya Frost. Skull (La Calavera) (arranged candies, flour, and embroidery on fresh tortilla)
Stitched Tortillas Series by Maya Frost. God's Eye (Ojo de Dios) (cinnamon bark sticks with woven embroidery thread on fresh tortilla)
Stitched Tortilla Series by Maya Frost. Avocado (El Aguacate) (ripe whole avocado and embroidery on fresh tortilla)
Stitched Tortilla Series by Maya Frost. Molcajete (mortar & pestle) (chia seeds and embroidery on fresh tortilla)
See also: 
Stitched Remnants
Stitched Stories
Stitched Abstracts
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