Legend of Mexico - RIBBON EMBROIDERY KIT - K-041

Skill level: Intermediate

Size: 24 by 18 сm

Produced by Owl Crafts TM

Designed by Tatiana Popova

Watercolour: Paul de Longpre

- natural silk ribbon

- embroidery thread

- Chenille needles

- printed panel ready to embroider (that is a picture of the design printed onto embroidery fabric)

- step-by-step Embroidery Instructions (in English)

- detailed pictorial Stitch Guide (in English)

STORY BEHIND THIS DESIGN

According to a legend of The Aztec, the town of Tenochtitlan (today’s Mexico) was founded on the very place where opuntia cactus grew. And that particular opuntia - also known as prickly pear - was as tall as a tall tree! When people first came to the place, they saw an eagle sitting on opuntia and eating a snake. The Mexico coat of arms has the legendary scene as its central part.