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Pioneer cornhusk dolls wore brightly colored but not interchangeable dresses, smocks, shirts, pants, hats and vests.
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. A small corn husk doll made by the ...
Adam Kovalčík figured out how to make an antiviral drug for a fraction of the normal cost, using an alcohol from corn husks.
Mexican food is a major staple back home, but McMillan quickly explained that the corn husks were not for food. Instead, I was going to learn how to make them into dolls!
He was experimenting with the corn husk idea during an artist residency in Oaxaca and wanted to work with the best varieties grown in Mexico.
49 years ago, President Ford's tamale mishap in San Antonio made national news The president bit into a tamale without first removing the corn husk. The blunder made front page news.
The Peña Adobe Historical Society will kick off the 2025 season with Kid’s Day at the Adobe at the Peña Adobe Park in Vacaville, on Saturday, April 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families are ...
Hello, friends! This video is my first experience weaving with corn leaves. I used fresh leaves. You can also use dry ones. The woven napkin can be used for hot food or as a decoration. The ...
Transfer the meringues to plates and gently crack open with a table knife. Spoon the corn mousse into the meringues and sprinkle with the remaining husk powder. Serve right away.
Native American community members will be leading students through traditional practices like storytelling, pottery, basket weaving and corn husk doll-making.
Corn husk seat weaving is a skill of the past, but Island Farm in Manteo is bringing the craft back to life with expert weaver David Russell.