Paper Clothing

These images are created using original Monotypes on Mulberry paper. I coat the prints with a Japanese paste to protect the paper and strengthen the fibers so that it can be sewn.. I hand and/or machine sew to offer the impression of a garment. 


 

CLOUD KIMONO
Monotypes on mulberry paper, machine sewn
45 inches at its longest, 36 inches at its widest

 

MOUNTAIN MIST JACKET
Monotypes on mulberry paper, hand sewn
22 inches long, 26 inches wide

 

AUTUMN LEAVES KIMONO
Monotypes on mulberry paper, hand sewn
44 inches at its longest, 39 inches at its widest