Mantle Wall Art while another is more spare

while another is more spare

The body measures 15" wide × 16

while the other is mostly plain moleskin with a small repaired area near the top

I wanted to keep that imagery front and center

and a hidden zipper keeps the finish clean while allowing the insert to be removed easily

Mantle Wall Art while another is more spareI 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