Mexican American Artist Makes Zarape Flags To Celebrate Her Two Cultures
Stars and stripes forever.
"I had a vision to combine my 2 cultures, and it became the 50-star Serape, or Zarape Flag," says Monica Marie, Mexican-American owner of Artsy Chica Boutique in San Juan Bautista, CA.
View this post on InstagramUPDATE SOLD One #Serape flag left in Turquiose! #zerape #chingona #MexicanAmerican #mexicanflag #flag #bandera #MexicanBlanket
Each blanket was uniquely decorated with a design that identified the person's family, hometown, and social status, kind of like Scottish plaid. (In Scotland, each region or clan has it's own specific plaid pattern or "tartan.")
We take pride in our heritage and want to proclaim it, which is exactly what Monica had in mind when she created the Zarape Flag.
The American stars and Mexican stripes are not just a combination, but a celebration, of the two nations and cultures she, like many Mexican-Americans, proudly claims.
View this post on Instagramlast chance #serape Flag pre order!!! Color choices in my story! Regrann from @dylan_sandstrom - #Chingona #zerape #MexicanAmerican #Handmade #bandera #MexicanBlanket #classiccar #carshow
You don't have to make a trip out to her shop, Artsy Chica Boutique, in San Juan Bautista to buy one (although you definitely should if you live nearby); you can order a flag via direct message on Instagram or by clicking HERE. $60-70 plus shipping.
View this post on InstagramNewest Flag color .... Teal!!! Isn't she a beauty?? I have 2 of these babes up for grabs as well as 1 turquoise 1 red and 2 blue ! If you go back in my feed all of the colors are up... If DM me and I'll send you photos! $70 shipped in U.S. #Serape #Bandera #CowGirl #MexicanAmerican #SerapeFlag #MexicanBlanket #CountyGirl #AmericanSerapeFlag
Check out more of Monica's art...
View this post on InstagramJust finished up this piece for @chellesagram a little moo ???? on reclaimed wood Embelished with a flower butterfly ???? for her new casita! 1 commission order down 11 to go. I'll start taking commission orders again in a few days..
View this post on InstagramFinished up this commissioned #DiaDeLosMuertos piece this morning! Super Fun. #SugarSkull #Calaveras #Calacas #SacredHeart #MexicanFolkArt #FolkArt #DayOfTheDead
View this post on InstagramBoutique open 12-5 today... Happy Sunday!
View this post on InstagramBoutique open 12-5ish... ????
View this post on InstagramToday we moved the couch and The lovely #Virgencita is now out in the open and in full view again. Also I will be posting a ton of SALE items in my story tomorrow so keep an eye out! Up to half off!!! #MexicanAmerican #MexicanFolkArt #VirgenDeGuadalupe #Serape #falsablanket #MexicanBlanket #Cactus #stainedglass #SacredHeart #CowGirl #southwestern #SteerSkull #Calaveras #Calacas
View this post on InstagramWho's ready for the new movie!!! It's Just a week away!!!! Lets celebrate with free shipping on star wars goodies all week!! #stormtrooper wall hanger ONLY $40!!! #starawars #starwarslove #starwarsnerd #DiaDeLosStarWars #sugarskull
View this post on InstagramHappy Birthday Harry!
You can also visit her shop's Facebook page HERE.
Click HERE for directions to Artsy Chica Boutique.
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