--- product_id: 65193063 title: "Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up" price: "SAR 205" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/65193063-frida-kahlo-making-her-self-up store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Authentic Mexican outfits featured Exclusive commissioned photos Iconic lifetime images included Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up **Price:** SAR 205 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Own a piece of Frida’s legacy—where art meets style and story. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up - **How much does it cost?** SAR 205 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/65193063-frida-kahlo-making-her-self-up) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cultural Icon Reimagined:** Fresh perspective on Frida Kahlo’s life, blending feminist inspiration with her unique charisma. - • **Step into Frida’s World:** Explore her personal wardrobe, jewelry, and cosmetics for an intimate glimpse into her iconic style. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Loved:** 4.8-star rating from nearly 500 reviews, ranking top in Women & Art history books. - • **Visual Storytelling Masterclass:** Unprecedented pairing of self-portraits with specially-commissioned photos brings her artistry to life. - • **Collector’s Coffee Table Essential:** A beautifully curated book that doubles as a stylish conversation starter and art inspiration. ## Overview Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up is a visually stunning and deeply insightful book that unveils the artist’s personal belongings, including her clothing, jewelry, and cosmetics. Featuring specially-commissioned photographs alongside iconic images from her lifetime, this book offers a fresh, intimate perspective on Kahlo’s life and style, making it a must-have for art lovers, feminists, and cultural connoisseurs alike. ## Description In 1954, following her death, Frida Kahlo's possessions were locked away in the Casa Azul in Mexico City, her lifelong home. Half a century later, her collection of clothing, jewellery, cosmetics and other personal items was rediscovered. Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up offers a fresh perspective on the life story of this extraordinary artist, whose charisma and entirely individual way of dressing made her one of the most photographed women of her time. Specially-commissioned photographs show her distinctive Mexican outfits alongside her self-portraits, an unprecedented pairing that is enriched by iconic images taken in her lifetime. Review: awesome book to complement the exhibition - Lovely book that was written to accompany the making herself up exhibition. Very comprehensive and informative a lovely book for any Frida fan and a lovely book for a foyer or coffee table to look over. Good for inspiration for female artists and interesting read into the feminist agenda and unique character of Frida Kahlo. Review: Lovely book - I missed the Frida Kahlo exhibition so I bought this book instead. It is well written with beautiful pictures of her items, paintings and photographs. It gives an insight into her life, her work and the items she possessed, which includes her dresses, jewellery, corsets and makeup. Well worth buying. ## Features - Offers a fresh perspective on the life story of Frida Kahlo - Includes specially-commissioned photographs - An unprecedented pairing that is enriched by iconic images taken in her lifetime ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 49,138 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 27 in History of Women & Art 175 in Biographies of Artists, Architects & Photographers (Books) 396 in Art History & Criticism | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 488 Reviews | ## Images ![Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-jVxvYIfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ awesome book to complement the exhibition *by L***Z on 13 March 2019* Lovely book that was written to accompany the making herself up exhibition. Very comprehensive and informative a lovely book for any Frida fan and a lovely book for a foyer or coffee table to look over. Good for inspiration for female artists and interesting read into the feminist agenda and unique character of Frida Kahlo. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely book *by S***J on 30 December 2018* I missed the Frida Kahlo exhibition so I bought this book instead. It is well written with beautiful pictures of her items, paintings and photographs. It gives an insight into her life, her work and the items she possessed, which includes her dresses, jewellery, corsets and makeup. Well worth buying. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing and very thorough *by J***E on 3 September 2018* This is the guide to the current exhibition at the V&A which I cannot recommend visiting enough - I loved it because it revealed so much more about Kahlo's life, her process and her art. I came away even in more in awe of her than ever before. The guide is a superb accompaniment to the show with pictures and commentary to all the artefacts. Brilliant. ## Frequently Bought Together - Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up - Frida Kahlo - The Diary of Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Self-Portrait --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/65193063-frida-kahlo-making-her-self-up](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/65193063-frida-kahlo-making-her-self-up) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*