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Brewing

Front View: White and brown beaded tuck knit jumper over multicolor jacquard rib-knit cardigan. The upper jumper fabric is handknit, and the lower is hand-loomed; the cardigan under is cut-and-sew fabric knit on a Stoll machine.

Upper jumper is fully hand knit. Glass water bead embellishment mimics water droplets from tea.

Side View: White and brown beaded tuck knit jumper worn over multicolor jacquard, rib-knit cardigan. The upper jumper fabric is hand knit, and the lower is hand- oomed; the cardigan worn under is cut-and-sew fabric knit on a Stoll machine.

Multicolor jacquard, rib-knit cardigan inspired by original tea art murals from China.

Back View: White and brown beaded tuck knit jumper worn over multicolor jacquard, rib-knit cardigan. The upper jumper fabric is hand knit, and the lower is hand loomed; the cardigan worn under is cut-and-sew fabric knit on a Stoll machine.

Fully hand-knit loops at bottom of jumper mimic the foggy steam of hot tea.

Front View: White and multicolor asymmetrical striped hand-loomed knit minidress, featuring fully fashioned knit ruffles.

Hand-knit textiles were inspired by original tea art murals from China.

Back View: White and multicolor asymmetrical striped hand-loomed knit mini dress, featuring fully fashioned knit ruffles.

Hand-knit textiles were inspired by original tea art murals from China.

Influenced by China's tea culture, my knitwear collection, Brewing, embodies the art of tea brewing, capturing the essence of the comforting pause between steeping leaves and brewed tea. This collection draws inspiration from the earthy colors of original murals and the elegant Chinese-knot architecture found at a family-owned tea house in China, infusing the designs with a mood of timeless tranquility. I combined the tea elements I discovered for my garments to capture comfort and stability.

Credits

Photographer: Carmen Lei
Model: Heejoo Yu

Carmen Lei

Carmen Lei

New York

Knitwear

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