Purring Cat Haitian Metal Art sum22d2_20-21 but it’s all about the

but it’s all about the jewel box colors with this wear-everywhere top

with an elastic drawstring waist

keep in mind that this fabric isn't stretchy

it offers warmth and comfort without bulk

then rotates and repeats them to create a textile pattern that would be at home in Matisse’s sketchbook

Purring Cat Haitian Metal Art sum22d2_20-21 but it’s all about theIn the mid 20th century, artists in Haiti began repurposing the steel drums that transport cargo into the island nation as raw material for rustic, often whimsical sculptures. This bright floral cat is hand painted in the village of Noailles in Croix des Bouquets, Haiti. Artisans use chalk to draw designs on flattened 55 gallon metal drums, then hammer and chisel away to cut, bend, and shape each piece. Its a simple and joyful expression of creative