white recycled cotton cleaning cloth known as Jerga in Mexico with red embroidery and red rose on a counter with a molcajete

yellow recycled cotton cleaning cloth known as Jerga in Mexico with blue embroidery. A blue cloud embroidered on the cloth and a phrase reading "Un rinconcito del cielo"

Fuchsia pink cotton cleaning cloth known as Jerga in Mexico with gold embroidery. Three gold stars embroidered on the cloth and a phrase reading "Solo limpio con cumbias". An agave escobeta layin on the top left hand corner.

Close up of a fuchsia pink recycled cotton cleaning cloth reading "Solo limpio con cumbias"

A close up of a white recycled cotton cleaning cloth reading "Soy de aqui y de alla" in red with a red rose embroidered next to it

A close up of a yellow recycled cotton cleaning cloth with blue embroidery reading "Un Rinconcito del cielo" and a blue cloud

Three recycled cotton cleaning cloths known as "jerga" in Mexico laying on top of eachother: Yellow with blue embroidery, White with red embroidery, fushia pink with gold embroidery

Volverde

Embroidered Mexican Cotton Cleaning Cloth

Name: Embroidered Mexican Cotton Cleaning Cloth
Brand: Volverde
Price: 26.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

$26.00

Color:

White - Red Embroidery
Yellow - Blue Embroidery
Pink - Gold Embroidery

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

Featured

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.

Brand details

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.

How to use

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