In our modern society you can feel swamped by the wide variety of stimuli, opinions and criticisms. Accepting that you are vulnerable is akin to being naked and an extra layer around you is sometimes very welcome. 

 

An animal’s coat has evolved to protect the animal against external influences and to impress other animals. That inspired me to design this blanket. An extra layer to protect you or to impress. An extra layer with the protective properties of a coat. 

 

Making this blanket kept me calm and sane. Every thread was cut, one by one, from leftover materials and then incorporated into the second-hand bedspread. These small, repetitive actions forced me to relax and taught me that sometimes it’s OK to progress by small steps.

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Nov 2021