Mantle

I made Mantle with two sides that feel different but belong together. The more textured side is made mostly from a deconstructed pair of Japanese monpe pants from the mid to late 1800s. I was drawn to the icy blue mixed with a soft yellowed patina, and the worn areas where the darker indigo shows through. I kept the patchwork and repairs visible and reinforced everything so it can continue to be worn.

The other side is primarily from a Japanese noragi vest fragment, patched with other pieces. The blues there are softer and more mellow. It has a more understated, rugged strength.

Mantle was made in 2025 and measures 9.5" x 54.5" x 1/4". 

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