Rococo style embroidery

This embroidery detail belongs to a saya. The saya is the skirt that carries the images of the Virgin Mary. It is made on black cotton velvet and embroidered with a combination of gold, silver and silk threads. A wide variety of techniques have been used, which enrich the piece at an artistic level, creating volumes and visual effects typical of the rococo style.

Silk, Velvet, Beads, Gold thread, Silver thread, Sequins, Swarovski pearls, Embroidery

Crafted by

Cristina Badillo Castillo