The Lomillo Stitch Embroidered Strip is a traditional textile expression from Tabasco that is seeking trademark registration with the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI). Therefore, it requires legal support that recognizes various aspects of its origin.
Among the actions being undertaken is the collaboration of the artisans, who are the main promoters of this technique.
The artists participated in the First Forum on Lomillo Stitch Embroidered Strip Crafts: Tradition, Identity, and Artisanal Development, a space for dialogue and collaborative work aimed at integrating technical, historical, cultural, and legal elements.
Event and Participating Authorities
The event was held at the facilities of the Technological Institute of Chontalpa, and was led by Silvia Mercedes Pedrero López, Director General of the Institute for the Promotion of Handicrafts of Tabasco (IFAT); Felipe de Jesús Sánchez Arias, Director General of CCYTET; and Isidro Jiménez León, Director General of the Higher Technological Institute of Comalcalco.
In addition to Mayra Liz Barrios Viñas, Director General of the Technological Institute of Chontalpa; Anabel Suárez Janner, Undersecretary of Higher and Upper Secondary Education; master artisan Yamili Pérez Pérez; and Jader Hernández Aguilera, Director of Economic Development for the Nacajuca City Council.
Participation of Artisans and Specialists
Through working groups, master artisans, researchers, academics, and specialists participated, contributing information on the historical, cultural, technical, and territorial aspects that distinguish this textile expression.
The participation of artisans from various municipalities in Tabasco was also noteworthy, as they shared their knowledge and experiences to strengthen the dossier that will be submitted to the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI).
This forum, organized by higher education institutions, state agencies, and specialized organizations, is part of a strategy to protect, preserve, and strengthen this artisanal tradition.
It should be noted that textile expression is part of the preservation of cultural heritage and the strengthening of Tabasco’s identity, which is part of the actions of the government led by Javier May.
Why is this news important?
The preservation of cultural heritage in Tabasco is part of the state government’s initiatives, and the recognition of a traditional technique as a registered trademark benefits the state in several ways.
Source: oem
