The origins of colcha embroidery are uncertain. One theory is that it developed from Chinese silk embroidery that had been imported into Mexico. Colcha embroidery includes … See more

The colcha stitch is known in many parts of the world, under names such as the bokhara couching stitch, convent stitch, Deerfield stitch, and figure stitch. It has been found on 18th century … See more

Early designs from the 1840s had small motifs, checks or flowers. Stripes became popular in the 1860s and 1870s, some of which were in the form of zigzags. Diaper patterns are also found. For those items worked in sections, the same design is repeated. Unlike … See more

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