homecoming dress
2024
A black feathered knit dress with a dropped neckline, draped collar, and low back. Embellished with hand-embroidered cowrie shells and bells, and paired with a matching shawl trimmed in bells and finished with a large shell at the collar.
I used bells as a symbol of homecoming and the celebration of life. I made this piece to honor my aunt’s journey and her reunion on the other side. The sound of the bells holds joy and remembrance for me, a way to reflect our connection and celebrate her life through something that continues to resonate
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