From cushions to candles, be inspired by art icon Frida Kahlo

THERE’S no escaping the enduring influence of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo this autumn with the Making Her Self Up exhibition at the V&A.

The collection of Frida’s own personal artefacts and clothing has never before been shown outside Mexico. To complement the exhibition, a range of stylish gifts has been created by Mexican artisans — we love the bold tote bag (£8.50, vam.ac.uk/shop).

Frida’s face also adorns Jan Constantine’s hand-embroidered felt cushion, left (£145, janconstantine.com). And what’s not to love about this bright red candle, right, in a tin that you can reuse afterwards? (£10, flamingocandles.

co.uk) Why not also immerse yourself in the music of her heyday at a preview of Corrido: A Ballad for the Brave at Music@Malling this Friday evening ( musicatmalling.com).

To close the sell-out exhibition in November, the V&A is hosting a tribute to Frida featuring violinist and vocalist Lizzie Ball and Mexican guitarist Morgan Szymanksi.