About the studio

Based in Prague, Micanse Bordados & CO is a small embroidery studio run by Miriam Candelas Serra.

  • Slow business - Micanse’s studio proposes unique and small productions, where each artwork is carefully desinged and hand stitched. 

  • Eco-friendly - most of the materials used are upcycled. Whenever possible, natural fibers and biodegradable materials are chosen.

  • Engaged - Micanse’s designs aim to spread feminism and social rights messages.

“Once I start embroidering, it is very hard to stop. I love the rhythm and sounds it makes while the needle passes through the fabric or wood. It is like going into trance.”

Materials

Sustainability and reducing waste are core values of Micanse’s studio. A lot of attention is made to use the minimum resources and to upcycle materials.

Most of the threads and yarns that I use come from second hand shops and flea markets. As support, I mainly use fabric scraps. I also repurpuse old curtains or jeans.

Textile embroideries

“I love the challenge of creating with limited resources, finding the best combinations to give a second life to reclaimed materials. ”

I use wood veneer from different kind of woods. They are leftovers from the preparation of wood boards. 

Wood embroideries

“Compared to embroider on fabric, with wood you need to be very careful and concentrate, because the support is fragile and doesn’t allow any mistake”

Short BIO

“I love the endless possibilities of embroidery, mixing threads and yarns in different supports to create interesting textures and color patterns.”

I was born and raised in Spain. I studied biology and specialized in Neuroscience, pursuing my studies in France. In 2018 life brought me to Prague, where I has founded my studio.

Creativity has always accompanied me, from learning how to knit with my grandma to learning sewing during my studies. When I recently started an online initial embroidery course I instantly fell in love. Since that moment, I have kept learning and experimenting until I recently decided to start sharing my work and establish a studio.