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Frida Down Under Bags

January 08, 2022

Frida Kahlo, one of the greatest Mexican artists in history and one of the highest selling women in art, only became well known to the public decades after her death. Today, she became a feminism icon inspiring people around the world, she persevered her passion for arts throughout her difficult life and turned her pain into beauty.  

the Photo of Frida Kahlo

Frida was born in 1907 in Coyoacán, Mexico and died in 1954 at the age of 47, reported to have died from a pulmonary embolism. She never visited Australia in life, but she's widely loved by Australian today, in 2016, the Art Gallery of New South Wales presented an exhibition of 40 artworks of Frida and her husband Diego, it was a hit.

As a matter of fact, the country Mexico that Frida was from shares quite of a lot of common characteristics with Australia, both lands have great varieties of gorgeous plants and wonderful wildlife, bold and vibrant colours are greatly appreciation by people from both countries.

I myself, with no exception, had been a huge fan of Frida and I decided to create a pattern with Frida illustration and some Australian elements, and this is how 'Frida Down Under' was born.

The Illustrator of Frida Kahlo from PINK OASIS

I started with Frida's portrait, her iconic bushy unibrow and upper lip mustache are not to be missed, oh yes, the flower crown is another prominent feature!!! My initial thought was to draw Waratahs for the flower crown but since my husband Allen was working on quite a lot of protea & waratah sketches at the same time, I decided to go with peonies instead.

Frida had many pets, most well known ones includes the spider monkeys and the Amazon parrots. I decided to draw a Koala and a Scarlet Macaw. I was a bit cheeky with the Koala as I found one on Allen's sketch book that he drew before, I had it traced on illustrator and went on to draw my own Macaw. 

Koala and Protea Flower Pattern | PINK OASIS

Instead of having the flowers and plants prints scattered around, I drew the flower arch, it was inspired by Natalie Ness, one of my fellow stallholders at the Rocks, who has the most amazing stall display by using a flower arch on top of her cash counter. I drew banksias, gum flowers, grevilleas and chrysanthemums for the flower arch, these are some of the very popular plants grown in Australia.

The Fabric of Frida Kahlo from PINK OASIS

It took roughly 3 weeks of turnaround time from submitting my design til receipt of the fabrics, had butterflies revealing them but the printing turned out to be fabulous!!

Frida Down Under Women's Handbag Handmade in Australia | PINK OASIS

Frida Down Under bags were launched in Oct. 2021 and are now available in below styles of bags / purses, I'm glad that they are loved by so many of you!!! Thank you for your support of small businesses like ours!!

  • Fiona wristlet bag (Crossbody chain strap included)
  • Laura large wood frame bag
  • Selina small wood frame bag
  • Audrey crossbody bag
  • Karen wristlet wallet (available in monthly drop only)
Frida Down Under Ladies Bags Handmade in Australia | PINK OASIS
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I had previously purchased myself the Magnolia navy clutch and am so so in love with it. I was looking for a birthday gift for my daughter and knew I couldn’t go wrong with the gorgeously designed Magpie and Waratah wristlet. Every component of each piece is so beautifully made, gorgeous art and perfectly detailed. Will definitely purchase again.

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I received a Pink Oasis bag as a gift and then bought this one for my sister. Just so pretty and so well made💗

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Gorgeous bag beautifully made!

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This is the 2nd bag I have purchased in this style, so I knew that it would be beautiful. It is so well made, even down to the turquoise lining, and such a practical size for all your essentials. I love being able to use my bag with a strap or without, depending on the occasion and my mood. The design and quality of the fabric are just fabulous. I haven’t taken it out for the night yet, but I’m sure I’ll get lots of compliments!

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