Fully fashioned tunique with an upside down turtle neck and two sleeves on the right side, 2015
The inspiration for this tunique came from the traditional Native American textiles. Their common belief was that by leaving all parts of the animal skin intact on the wearer of the garment, the human retains the full power of the animal that helps him to navigate through the world's osterities. In simpler words, they used to leave necks and legs parts of the hides, which my piece echoes with it's double turtle necks hanging down from the hemline. The distorted mind of a 21st century wearer is reflected in the distortion of the garment's pattern that has no sleeve on the left side and two sleeves on the right side.
Double-bed machine knitting with goring
Cashmere/silk, accent acrylic