In December 2024, we received a generous gift of seventy-four textiles from the collection of Teresa Shepro. This remarkable collection reflects Ms. Shepro’s adventurous spirit and passion for global cultures. A gemologist by profession, she traveled extensively throughout China, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Central America, carefully amassing a diverse and fascinating array of textiles.
“Building this collection has been deeply meaningful to me. Over the years I have learned much about the cultures I have visited and came to love. It is with respect and joy that I have discovered that through the Tracing Patterns Foundation, I am able to give these textiles a new life—that future generations may be inspired and learn from them as I have. And for this I am grateful.”
Teresa Lemon Shepro, San Miguel de Allende, December, 2024
