Tonala French Terry Kimono Jacket Embroidered patterns such as flowers

Embroidered patterns such as flowers and other symbols were originally copied from decorations in the architecture of churches built more than 200 years ago

The craft techniques currently in use are continuous with previous generations and the animal motifs the Zuni sculpt reflect the aspects of the world they hold sacred

This fascinating bird is capable amazing feats despite its small size

Designs have evolved and become elaborate

extensive and continuous flower patterns

Tonala French Terry Kimono Jacket Embroidered patterns such as flowersOur Tonala print was inspired by pottery design motifs from the village of Tonala near Guadalajara, Mexico. Artisans in Tonala craft unique burnished pottery that is formed, dried in the sun, brush painted, polished with stone or leather, and fired only once, creating a unique luster. This method for producing ceramic objects has persisted in a continuous form for at least a century. The unique earth tone colors and organic floral style consisting of