A Suit of Armor

flows like silk & shimmers

like a silver-plated mirror.

swirling like smoke,

wrapping around the body

like a protective expanse.

now hidden by the veil of smoke,

you're able to trek the land

disregarding the evil omens,

knowing if you are veneered in sage,

you will evade the predictions.

Conceal // Wrapping PantsLayers of a sheer fabric, lose threads & beads are pressed and sew into pants that wrap around the legs, acting as the smoke from burning sage. Blues, silver and white create a “space” that is purified, protected and sa… — *Conceal // Wrapping Pants*
Layers of a sheer fabric, lose threads & beads are pressed and sew into pants that wrap around the legs, acting as the smoke from burning sage. Blues, silver and white create a “space” that is purified, protected and sacred linked directly with the cleansing aspect of smudging. In a more literal reference to smudging, sage was stuffed into the upper hem & tie of the pants, then warmed or heat pressed, allowing the scent to be “activated”.

Shield // Shirt of Silver Beaded ArmorInterlocking & fortified, the hand beaded neck piece is like lite weight chain mail, draping the upper body. The netting also pulls in the protective properties of a mirror & its ability to ward off evil… — *Shield // Shirt of Silver Beaded Armor*
Interlocking & fortified, the hand beaded neck piece is like lite weight chain mail, draping the upper body. The netting also pulls in the protective properties of a mirror & its ability to ward off evil spirits with the high shine of the silver lined bugle beads and iridescent accents.

Swept // Knotted Cape on Hammered TorcThe broom & the act of sweeping has long held superstitious traditions, warding and cleansing a space of unwanted guests or bad omens. Dipping or soaking the broom in herb baths was thought to bring good lu… — *Swept // Knotted Cape on Hammered Torc*
The broom & the act of sweeping has long held superstitious traditions, warding and cleansing a space of unwanted guests or bad omens. Dipping or soaking the broom in herb baths was thought to bring good luck or fortune.
To encourage the flow of luck and strengthen the brooms ability to protect it has been hand knotted with threads of blues, yellows and strands of beaded herb pouches. It is meant to be draped over the back of the body like a cape that trails and sways, at the end of a long threads is single silver bell: one extra bit of protection

Suit of Armor photos

Solar Charging

White & Silver Silk Organza wrap pants

photo//knits Hannah Blue

moodboard

photo//Hannah Blue

moodboard

Conceal, detail of belt

Layers of a sheer fabric, lose threads & beads are pressed and sew into pants that wrap around the legs, acting as the smoke from burning sage. Blues, silver and white create a “space” that is purified, protected and sacred linked directly with the cleansing aspect of smudging. In a more literal reference to smudging, sage was stuffed into the upper hem & tie of the pants, then warmed or heat pressed, allowing the scent to be “activated”.

organza, canvas, silver habu yarn, seed beads, bugle beads, labradorite & white sage leaves

Detail and Process

Labradorite cabochons, glass seed & bugle beads, canvas

Detail

Labradorite cabochons, glass seed & bugle beads, canvas & organza

Detail

Seed beads, bugle beads, white sage, organza, canvas

Shield

Interlocking & fortified, the hand beaded neck piece is like lite weight chain mail, draping the upper body. The netting also pulls in the protective properties of a mirror & its ability to ward off evil spirits with the high shine of the silver lined bugle beads and iridescent accents.

Conceal & Swept

photo//knits//harness Hannah Blue

Conceal

photo//knits Hannah Blue

Swept & Conceal

photo// Hannah Blue

Conceal & Swept

photo//knits//harness Hannah Blue

Powers in the Light

photo//knits// Hannah Blue

Swept, Detail

Hand hammered brass collar.

photo//knits//harness Hannah Blue

Swept

The broom & the act of sweeping has long held superstitious traditions, warding and cleansing a space of unwanted guests or bad omens. Dipping or soaking the broom in herb baths was thought to bring good luck or fortune .

To encourage the flow of luck and strengthen the brooms ability to protect it has been hand knotted with threads of blues, yellows and strands of beaded herb pouches. It is meant to draped over the back of the body like a cape that trails and sways, at the end of a long threads is single silver bell: one extra bit of protection