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Zapatistas and embroidery as a form of protest
This post is dedicated to my son who travelled extensively in Chiapas. Although some of his experiences brought knots to my stomach, many were quite charming. Chiapas, Mexico’s southernmost state, is the territory of the Zapatistas, an indigenous insurgent movement … Continue reading
Posted in Ecofeminism
Tagged Chiapas, Embroidery, Huipiles, Oaxaca, Stitching, Zapatistas
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Aloe, Applique and Marcottage
This post is dedicated to that incredible plant, Aloe Vera. My mom used to keep one on the front porch and, aside from the aesthetics, used it for burns. Because it works. Aloe Vera plants are succulents and consist mainly … Continue reading
Posted in Plants & Gardening
Tagged Aloe Vera, applique, hope chest, Huipiles, Italian linens, muraqqa, Muy Marcottage, retablos
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For Rose! My friend Rose is a video maker. For many years she worked in Japan. While there, she bought an embroidered kimono that, once back in the States, was out of place for her new lifestyle. Luckily for me, … Continue reading
How to make coiled fabric baskets and rope bracelets
Why not coil a little? Coiled Fabric Basket by AbbysSewAwesome How to make a coiled fabric basket using clothesline and strips of fabric + Coiled Fabric Bowls! (tons of photos) + How to Make a Coiled Fabric Bowl + Previous ART … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts
Tagged Baskets, Bracelet, coiled basket, How to, rope bracelet, Tutorial
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Thinking about India and drapage…
Drapage/draping is one of the most basic techniques in clothing design. Before zippers and sewing machines, draping a piece of cloth around the body was an obvious solution to covering oneself. Think of the toga. And the sari. Drapage at Epidavros … Continue reading
The Narrative Within 