Inspired by the intricate deshilado embroidery from the small religious town of Guadalupe, Cáceres, this project transforms a centuries-old fabric-pulling technique into a modern typeface. Local women still sell these handmade fabrics from their homes, each piece telling a unique story through pattern.

The alphabet was created from five distinct motifs, referencing the deshilado technique and other regional embroidery styles. It’s structure is base from the clean geometry of Helvetica Neue. Each letter in the type specimen is color-coded to group shared design features: Blue take bowls, orange stems and legs, yellow curve stems, legs and aperture, and green for a single element.