Category Archives: Muy Marcottage

Cynthia Korzekwa’s line of reconstructed clothes!

A New Year…once again

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Art for Housewives

I’m easily distracted by new ideas and the desire to make something new. But I spread myself too much like butter on hot bread…I’m everywhere but without structure. So this year’s resolution, like last year’s, is to declutter my list … Continue reading →

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Unfinished craft projects

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Art for Housewives

Crafting is good for us. It can be broken down into three main stages: Visualization Process Actualization When you decide to make something, this something must first be visualized. And visualization begins in the imagination. Imagination stimulates our brain.  It … Continue reading →

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Busted

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Art for Housewives

My friend, Franca, recently shared an article by Goffredo Parise, Italian journalist (and companion of artist Giosetta Fioroni) entitled “Il rimedio è la povertà” (“The remedy is poverty”). The article attacks modern man’s addiction to consumerism.  Parise made a distinction … Continue reading →

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making huipiles on Paros

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Art for Housewives

  Huipiles made on Paros:     . .

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Marina as Frida wearing Muy Marcottage

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Art for Housewives

 Marina has always had a connection with Frida Kahlo even before the latter’s popularity.  So I asked Marina to model some of my huipiles.  We had a great morning but it will take a few days before I will be … Continue reading →

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