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Cultural Icon Frida Kahlo re-ignites love for Mexican art and textiles + Studio Tullia revisits Guatemalan/Mexican Pillow Collection

by studiotullia | May 24, 2022 | CURRENT PROMOTIONS, DESIGN TRENDS, LOCAL PORTLAND EVENTS, NEWS FROM THE STUDIO, TRAVEL & INSPIRATION

This was from an exhibit I saw not too long ago at the Portland Art Museum.

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And her clothes. So many rich, handmade indigenous textiles from Mexico. Lace, embroidery, bold colors. Such a feast for the eyes.

On my bucket list: Frida and Diego’s house in Mexico City that is now a musuem. Has anyone been? I’d love to know how it was.

The Global Textiles Collection by STUDIO TULLIA.

There are some lovely handmade goods still available from this collection.

Originally it started from a unique collection of textiles from my (step)mother-in-law in Mexico and then my other (step) mother-in-law who had an amazing collection from Panama of Mola textiles.

This was a very popular collection and I have recently revisited my stash to create a revival of this collection. Stay tuned.

Everything was Rosy

by studiotullia | Sep 15, 2011 | HOUSE TOUR: Traditional Spanish Style House near Pto. Vallarta, PORTLAND PLACES

I had a moment to myself late last June as I had dropped off the kids at the zoo with their grandparents. I had to stop at the Portland Rose Garden, despite the intermittent rain.

In retrospect I think it is best to go on a rainy day, with the fresh drops on the roses. Everything smells so sweet and fresh. I wanted to share these before Summer fully escapes us. Today was a grayish day and I am still really wanting Summer here in Portland. Have a look.

Some nice elements to the garden are the outdoor ampitheatre, Lee Kelly’s stainless steel sculpture provided by the Portland Art Museum, and the wonderful bench in honor of Jesse Curry, the first President of the Portland Rose Society.

For more information about this wonderful Portland treasure:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Rose_Test_Garden