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Embroidered Mexican Cotton Cleaning Cloth

$26.00
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Why We Love It
Known as jerga or a "trapito", this recycled cotton cleaning cloth is found in most Mexican homes. The unique weave is highly absorbent, durable, and sustainable by diverting textile waste. Add a touch of cultura and pop of color to your cleaning routine, with this sustainable and unique cloth. Versatile for all purpose cleaning, as a tea towel or gift.

These recycled cotton cleaning towels have a special touch that make them one-of-a-kind: they're embroidered with a rhyme or lyric that evoke childhood nostalgia. Custom embroidery by artist Megan Banias of Chicago For Keeps.

Más Info

  • 18” x 14” 
  • Multi-purpose cloth traditionally used to clean
  • Perfect for wiping up spills, drying dishes, cleaning mirrors or other household chores
  • Machine washable and gets more absorbent with each wash
  • Serged edges on all sides prevent fraying
  • Made from recycled Mexican cotton
  • Custom embroidery by Megan Banias, founder of Chicago for Keeps. Megan is a proud Filipina and Chicago-based artist who donates a percentage of her profits to local nonprofits.

EMBROIDERY NOTES

White cloth embroidery reads: Soy de aqui y de alla (I am from here and from there). This is a saying referencing the duality many first generation Latinos feel in being from both the US and their other homeland.

Yellow cloth embroidery reads: Un Rinconcinto en el Cielo (A little corner in the sky), referencing a popular Mexican folk song by Ramon Ayala. This song is commonly played at family parties.

Pink cloth embroidery reads: Solo bailo con cumbias (I only clean with cumbias), referencing the common Latino tradition of cleaning the house while playing cumbia music.

Chicago for Keeps is a Chicago-based embroidery company that uses hand embroidered clothing to empower Chicago nonprofits. Chicago For Keeps donates a percentage of its profits to local nonprofits. Founded by Filipina artist, Megan Rae Banias, who learned the art of embroidery from her mom. Since its founding in 2020, it’s been featured in major publications like Forbes and Good Morning America. 

Machine wash or hand wash cold. Do not use fabric softener. Fabric softener reduces textile’s absorbency. Tumble dry low or hang dry

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Laura

Love it so much 😍