wigwam for a goose's bridle

corporate collection, Auckland New Zealand

600 x 700
Shibori dyeing, smocking, embroidery, wrapping, binding;
cotton, card, feathers, cord, bamboo, wood, canvas

This is a memorial piece for a favorite uncle. When I was small, I was full of questions about everything and Uncle Bert thought I was a pest. He'd always respond to my "What's this?" with the nonsensical "It's a wigwam for a goose's bridle!"

©miriam louisa simons