Dimensions: 5’6” x 25” x 20”
The head of La Churrita is of papier mache and covered with raw churro sheep’s wool and faux furs. Horns- Papier mache and wire.
Other materials: Textiles, raw churro sheep’s wool, horse rein, embroidery thread (back view) costume jewelry. Photo Credit: http://www.tashaostrander.net
Dimensions: 5’6” x 25” x 20”
The head of La Churrita is of papier mache and covered with raw churro sheep’s wool and faux furs. Horns- Papier mache and wire.
Other materials: Textiles, raw churro sheep’s wool, horse rein, costume jewelry. Photo Credit: http://www.tashaostrander.net
Dimensions: 5’6” x 25” x 20”
The head of La Churrita is of papier mache and covered with raw churro sheep’s wool and faux furs. Horns- Papier mache and wire.
Other materials: Textiles, raw churro sheep’s wool, horse rein, costume jewelry. Photo Credit: http://www.tashaostrander.net
DressScape made from all repurposed materials:
Churro Sheep wool, textiles, Colcha and chain stitch embroidery, burlap, rosary Photo Credit: http://www.tashaostrander.net
DressScape made from all repurposed materials:
Churro Sheep wool, textiles, Colcha and chain stitch embroidery, burlap, rosary beads. Photo Credit: http://www.tashaostrander.net
Sheep Shearer is inspired by what I see around the Santa Fe environs. I wanted to incorporate raw sheeps wool and colcha embroidery, both integral to Santa Fe’s history, into this piece. Repurposed materials:
Raw Churro sheep’s wool- Espanola, NM
Textiles- New Mexico Fiber Arts Center, Espanola, NM
Embroidery thread- Mom
Rosary- Reunity Resources, Santa Fe, NM
Burlap- Monterey Yoga Shala, Monterey, CA
Front, side and back angles, composed of churro sheep’s wool, metal mesh, colcha embroidered heart, paper cups cut into feathers and painted w acrylic. Stand was purchased at a neighborhood yard sale.
Photo Credit: http://www.tashaostrander.net
Conxita is the fourth member of “the herd”, complimenting La Churrita, Sheep Shearer, and Native Spirit. At 72” in height, Conxita has a magnificent presence. Composed of papier mache (head), colcha embroidered breasplate, raw churro and Finnsheep wools, burlap, and repurposed laces and linens.
Conxita is the fourth member of “the herd”, complimenting La Churrita, Sheep Shearer, and Native Spirit. At 72” in height, Conxita has a magnificent presence. Composed of papier mache (head), colcha embroidered breasplate, raw churro and Finnsheep wools, burlap, and repurposed laces and linens.
Conxita is the fourth member of “the herd”, complimenting La Churrita, Sheep Shearer, and Native Spirit. At 72” in height, Conxita has a magnificent presence. Composed of papier mache (head), colcha embroidered breasplate, raw churro and Finnsheep wools, burlap, and repurposed laces and linens.
Conxita is the fourth member of “the herd”, complimenting La Churrita, Sheep Shearer, and Native Spirit. At 72” in height, Conxita has a magnificent presence. Composed of papier mache (head), colcha embroidered breasplate, raw churro and Finnsheep wools, burlap, and repurposed laces and linens.
72” x 45” x 36” Starting with head- papier mache base and horns, faux fur on head and ears
The back of this vestment is fully embroidered in colcha of a church in Cerrillos outside of Santa Fe. Shown in a Taos museum, 2023
Conxita (far left), Nidra Guide (Center), La Churrita (right)
Featured in a show with other Southwest colcha artists
Hand embroidered button holes
Papier Mache head
The hem