Evolution of Embroidery

Photo of a model wearing a strapless evening gown. The bodice is made of gold beaded leaves with gold wires winding throughout the bodice. The skirt is dark teal blue, full length, and trumpet style with cowls draped over the hips. Model stands facing front with her arms in the air, gracefully bent.

Front view of full-length gown

Photo of a model wearing a strapless evening gown. The bodice is made of gold beaded leaves with gold wires winding throughout the bodice. The skirt is dark teal blue with cowls draped over the hips. She holds bouquet of gold flowers.

Three-quarter view of bodice details

Photo of a model wearing a strapless evening gown. The bodice is made of gold beaded leaves with gold wires winding throughout the bodice. The skirt is dark teal blue, full length, and trumpet style with cowls draped over the hips. She posed, standing in a three-quarter view. Her right hand is on her hip while her other arm hangs down, holding a bouquet of gold wired flowers.

Three-quarter view of full-length gown

Photo of a model wearing a strapless evening gown. The bodice is made of gold beaded leaves with gold wires winding throughout the bodice. The skirt is dark teal blue, full length, and trumpet style with cowls draped over the hips. She is standing in side profile view showing the left side. She as her left arm on her waist, arching back as her right hand is up toward her head with gold trim vines on her right arm.

Side profile close-up view of bodice and hip cowl

Photo of a model wearing a strapless evening gown. The bodice is made of gold beaded leaves with gold wires winding throughout the bodice. The skirt is dark teal blue, full length, and trumpet style with cowls draped over the hips. She is standing facing front with her arms in the air and her hands placed near her head. Her hip is popped to one side and her right arm has gold wire trim on it.

Front view of full-length gown

My thesis is inspired by the craft of handmade embroidery. My grandfather was born in Bangladesh, which is what sparked my research into crafts made by Bengali artisans, specifically embroidery. The time that goes into creating embroidery of such intricacy is remarkable and deserves to be highlighted in this collection. In addition, I want this collection to bring awareness to artisans all over the world who create these fabrics.

Credits

Photographer: Joshua Gonzalez
Model: Alana Pereira

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Ashley Plasse

Ashley Plasse

Ridgewood, New Jersey

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