Tenango is a monochrome canvas embroidery of Otomi Indians from the Mexican state of Hidalgo. It is a hallmark of the entire country. The technology originated in the 60-ies of the last century when the region was hit by a terrible drought that destroyed much of the harvest. Caught in a deep economic crisis, residents began to seek for alternative sources of income. It was decided to revive craft traditions of their ancestors who were engaged in hand patterned weaving and embroidery.

At first, there was only one pattern with flowers and it didn't attract buyers much. So one woman introduces birds and different creatures, people and their combinations and all blankets were sold out quickly. Nowadays, the embroidery patterns show the history of these people and one thing is embroidered for up to three months.