This was the first intentional piece of "wearable Art" that I made.The inspiration for the vest came from a postcard that arrived from India, the same day I was encouraged to create a garment for the show by the owner of the Bazaar del Mundo.
The pattern is an original pattern, using fabrics that were a collection of precious leftovers both form my mom's stash and mine. My husband found the blue silk fabric that I used for the constellation background which I hand painted with gold specks. In a moment of curiosity he leaned over my shoulder and created "Kevin's Comet" on the shoulder of the front of the vest.
The machine appliqued shapes of turrets, clouds constellations and the aura borealis are made from vintage silk sari fabrics, silk and jacquard fabrics. These sections are hand couched with rayon cords; hand embroidered with needle lace stars and shi sha mirrors; sequins and glass beads are stitched on to further enhance the piece. |
