Category Archives: Textile Arts

Frida Kahlo Wears Huipiles

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Art for Housewives

For several years, I kept the blog Frida Kahlo Wears Huipiles. But, as part of my “Let’s Make Life Easier” Mission, I gave up the domain. To keep from losing all my Frida posts, I will periodically reblog them here.

Posted in Art Narratives, Daily Aesthetics, Fashion, Muy Marcottage, Textile Arts | Tagged Andre Breton, Frida Kahlo, Frida Kahlo Wears Huipiles, Paris | 2 Comments

Motionless Futurists.

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Art for Housewives

For Fluffy mou Italian artist Giacomo Balla (1871-1958) was a key proponent of Futurism and a signatory of their 1910 Manifesto. He was most interested in depicting light and motion. Although a native of Turin, Balla moved to Rome in … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Daily Aesthetics, Textile Arts | Tagged Elica Balla, Futurists, Giacomo Balla, Luce Balla | 5 Comments

My Birthday Blanket

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Art for Housewives

The blanket on my bed is very old and very worn. In some areas, the fabric is so frayed that it’s practically non-existent. It had to be mended so I started covering the worn areas with fabric scraps. Once I … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Muy Marcottage, Textile Arts | Tagged mending and repairing, Patchwork, quilts | 2 Comments

Storytelling Through Textiles

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Art for Housewives

Making something with your hands can make life magical. It gives you the possibility to take life stories and transform them into works of art. Leanne Prain’s book “Strange Material: Storytelling through Textiles” is full of such examples. Sewn narrations … Continue reading →