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Tag Archives: Huipiles
Frida’s monobrow
another Frida self-portrait I am doing a bit of research regarding huipiles and thus am taking a good look at Frida who wore them daily. But today, more than huipiles, what interests me about Frida is the glorification of her monobrow referred … Continue reading
Frida and her huipiles
An exhibition dedicated to Frida Kahlo recently opened here in Rome at the Scuderie del Quirinale. Frida, after her marriage to Diego Riviera, decided to dress in the traditional costumes of the Tehuana women of Tehuantepec. Anyone who reads this blog routinely knows … Continue reading
Posted in Muy Marcottage
Tagged Frida Kahlo, Huipiles, Lila Downs, Scuderie del Quirinale, Tehuana women, Tehuantepec
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Animal prints
She had animal thoughts… arouse my instincts, she said Fur is the oldest form of clothing used since prehistoric times. Animal skins were once worn because they kept people warm. Then they were worn because expensive and thus a manifestation … Continue reading
Xαιρομαι/Delight huipil
It is raining again in Rome. I’ve stitched the world “χαιρομαι,” the Greek word for “delight,” on this huipil. Muy Marcottage: Italian Exhibit. Huipiles related: ‘Huipiles’ celebrate la mujer + Foto of little girl wearing embellished huipil + Huipiles related … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged Back-Strap Loom Weaving, Chiara Pilar, doilies, Frida Kahlo, Huipil, Huipiles, Muy Marcottage
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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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The Narrative Within 