Green Turtle in purples McCord This hand-stitched paper 1920s dress

This hand-stitched paper 1920s dress is made from silvered blue tissue layered over blue and white filigree chiyogami (Japanese paper)

Glass beads decorate the skirt as well as the left shoulder

The tissue imitates the silk chiffon over satin of the original dress

Frame is not included

metal bead

Green Turtle in purples McCord This hand-stitched paper 1920s dressThe green turtle may seem morose, but thats just the way nature designed them. They can be found happily hanging out (though you wouldnt know it to look at them) in shallow lagoons, nibbling on sea grasses. The only thing that makes them sad is that they are endangered. For that reason (and also, you probably dont have a lagoon), you cant take them home as pets. How about consoling yourself with one of my stitched paper green turtles, instead? Based