Dress #069: Edwardian dress in silver mauve. 2016 Pinup dress with blue paper made with

with blue paper made with iridescent threads standing in for the pleated satin waistband and trim

– in such a creation

Hand embroidered lines imitate the folds of the skirt

This darling little pinup dress is made from Korean hanji paper in pink and purple flowers on a pale lime green background

and features gold flamingoes on a bright pink background

Dress #069: Edwardian dress in silver mauve. 2016 Pinup dress with blue paper made withThis hand stitched Edwardian paper gown is based on an English or French evening gown from ca. 1913. The dress is made from mauve Japanese Ajisai paper, which features feathered, multi coloured fibres forming a decorative pattern on the surface of this paper; ajisai is the Japanese word for hydrangea. Japanese koubai paper, with its white fibres over a solid base, forms the satin sash. The shimmering combination of subtle colours evokes the silk chine