Esperanza Elena Caro (1906–1985) was a Spanish embroiderer from Seville. She is remembered for the many richly embroidered religious works she created, especially those after she took over the family workshop in 1943. Prominent works include the embroidered mantles and insignia she created over the years for the Virgen de Madre de Dios de la Palma and the Esperanza de Triana in connection with the Holy Week processions in the city. In 1971, she was honoured with the Gold Medal of Labour. Early life Born in La Campana, Province of Seville, on 4 September 1906, Esperanza Elena Caro was the daughter of Manuel Elena and Concepción née Caro. After attending school in the Franciscan convent of Santa María del Socorro, she learnt all the skills of embroidery from her aunt Victoria who in 1917 had established a studio with her brother José Caro Márquez. Career In 1940, Elena Caro created one of her earlier works, the insignia of Esperanza Macarena, embroidering gold and coloured silks on red and green velvet. References 1906 births 1985 deaths People from Seville Spanish embroiderers 20th-century Spanish artists 20th-century Spanish women artists