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Reincarnation

Made using the technique Nigerian reverse appliqué, an art form in which two layers of fabric are sewn together to create a design. The design is marked on the top fabric, then parts of it are cut away and hand stitched to reveal the background fabric. In this garment other fabrics are slipped underneath the top fabric to add extra color. Hand embroidery is used to embellish and outline the features.




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