Saturday, May 29, 2010

The Enchanting Milagro


One if the unique treasures that is created by some Latin American cultures is the "Milagro". The word "Milagro" means "Miracle". I find the word and the meaning itself enchanting!

These metal religious charms are sometimes a sign of gratitude, devotion, protection, good luck, healing, fertility, faith, affection, safety.....just to name a few.

Some of these charms have specific meanings but most are up for individual interpretation. I find these prayer emblems captivating and inspirational!

As I am getting older and learning to embrace my age with grace.....not so easy sometimes, I thought this Body Bonita artwork would be a refreshing reminder to love my body. It is made of felt, ribbon, linen twine, tin and metal body part milagros, some machine stitching and many, many hours of hand stitching.

4 comments:

  1. Wonderful, Glorious, Beautiful. Love it!

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  2. Thank you Judith.....what a great way to communicate. Hope you are well.

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  3. I'm so excited that you started blogging my friend! I think you will love it and everyone will love reading you too! Welcome to the blog world. I hope it will be a milagro experience for you. :D Hugssss!!

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  4. Hi Diane...good to see you in here.
    I love your art, all the time and love you put into each piece.

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