"Weaving My Own Story"

Art of being: A self portrait in Rug Hooking

By Petronila Jorge Set

My work represents an important stage in my life when I chose to leave behind fear and shyness and began to fully embrace life. Fear is a natural emotion we all experience, but I have learned it should not be an obstacle to my happiness.

Today, fear no longer confines me. It has not vanished, but it no longer stops or blocks me. Instead, it has become a force that propels me to fly. That is why my portrait is filled with butterflies in flight—symbols of the freedom and courage I have nurtured within.

"In my portrait, I appear beside a backstrap loom, a symbol that I am the weaver of my own story."

Petronila Jorge Set

Petronila, from the community of Quiejel, has been a Multicolores' Rug Hooking artist since 2017.

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Weaving My Own Story

Weaving My Own Story

Petronila Jorge Set

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Regular price $225.00 USD
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The artwork will ship after the exhibition closes on February 10, 2026

Dimensions

18.5"x22.5"

Materials

Recycled secondhand clothing and cotton base cloth. This artwork was made using 20-22 recycled garments.

Care

Spot clean with warm water and mild soap recommended. Shake to remove dust or sand. Vacuum with brush attachment and gentle suction only. Lay flat to dry.

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