Museo Del Mundillo in Moca Puerto Rico

by Jen
(Michigan)

My last vacation was wonderful. I'm a needle worker, so everywhere I go, I try to find out what the local craft culture is like.

My last vacation was to Puerto Rico, and though they didn't have much in Puerto Rico in the way of embroidery specific to the area, they do have a strong culture related to mundillo lace.

Mundillo is bobbin lace, which is worked with heavy thread on a pillow, forming loops and knots around pins and thread to make the designs.

I toured the Museo Del Mundillo in Moca, Puerto Rico (the lace capital of the world, which was only about a 1.5 hours drive away from San Juan.

The owner was extremely helpful and understood that my Spanish was poor. His English was far better than my Spanish.

I spoke to many people in Moca, Puerto Rico. They were all helpful and knowledgeable about mundillo lace.

I would love to go again, and it's so nice to have positive experiences in other places with knowledgeable craftspeople.

I'm glad that language wasn't a barrier that kept me from experiencing the rich culture of all of Puerto Rico, especially the parts that I enjoy from all over the world.

I'm still working with what I learned there in regards to mundillo, and I plan to go back soon.

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