Coroneo,
in the state of Guanajuato, is a Bajío community with a long tradition tied to
the production of wool and textiles on treadle looms.
For generations, families in the region have raised sheep and processed their wool through washing, carding, spinning, and weaving. On treadle looms they produce pieces such as blankets, sarapes, gabanes, and utilitarian textiles that have been a fundamental part of daily life in the Bajío.
Weaving in Coroneo combines traditional techniques with colonial influences introduced through the treadle loom, giving rise to a distinctive style within the Mexican textile landscape.
Curiosity:
Many of the region's traditional blankets
were considered durable family heirlooms, passed down from generation to generation.
Techniques
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Cross-stitch embroidery
On fine grid fabric, X-shaped stitches are placed thread by thread, allowing geometric, floral, and locally traditional motifs to be reproduced with precision.
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Mestizo embroidery
A technique that fuses elements of indigenous tradition with European influences, giving rise to ornamental designs that combine naturalistic floral motifs with color palettes and compositions characteristic of the region's cultural blending.