Pinup #024: Pinup dress in red poppies Book Materials: Japanese and Nepalese paper

Materials: Japanese and Nepalese paper

Japanese chiyogami paper in silver filigree on black stands in for black cotton adorned with a profusion of tiny silver and black glass beads

This hand-stitched paper 1920s dress is made from wine and gold chiyogami (Japanese paper) chosen to echo the Bordeaux wool of the original The design is based on an afternoon dress from Berthe Hermance

the dress also includes a tassel hanging from a trio of beads

The brain is 6 inches tall

Pinup #024: Pinup dress in red poppies Book Materials: Japanese and Nepalese paperThis darling little pinup dress is made from Japanese chiyogami paper featuring red poppies and green leaves on a black background; it is hand stitched in cotton floss onto cold pressed 100% cotton paper. The dress features a gathered, crossover bust, creating a sweetheart neckline; hand embroidered lines imitate the folds of the skirt. The dress is six inches tall, stitched by hand on 8x10 inch paper, which means that it will pop right into any