one pair of pants
retired and worn out gramicci cotton twill climbing pants
all seams ripped opened,
"natural shibori" covering a small coptic bound book.
(the waistband)
i just finished my first rag paper in years.
a post of paper,
41 sheets, 11" x 17"
2 sheets of badger paper.
restraint dried and lightly pressed
41 sheets
a bit textured and irregular in formation
the two wild badger sheets containing gramicci cotton rag
hosta
kozo &
honeysuckle.
there are two half pockets left,
made from a lighter fabric, part synthetic.
also the nylon belt and mesh strap, elastic bits, thread.
i've used these belt pieces to hold stuff together,
even my old mailbox.
not bad.