Category Archives: Garments by John Marshall

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John’s Art-Pick of the Week: Focus on Dirt (J-025 Phoenix Tatewaku)

Focus on dirt? Yes, dirt! The garment you see below was dyed entirely with colors from the earth, including real gold. I love this photo. Helen Petrulio came to visit my studio one day and on an impulse she modeled … Continue reading

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John’s Art-Pick of the Week: Peonies

One of my all-time favorite flowers is the peony, especially tree peonies. This is the grand and regal variety you see embellishing delicate Chinese vases and elaborate paintings of Japanese gardens. I often use them as a theme in my … Continue reading

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John’s Art-Pick of the Week: 金太郎 Kintarou and Jan Ken ジャンケン

I’m going to be straddling themes this week. Below you will find a Kintarou image I dyed using a range of natural dyes, and also an image of two children at play done entirely in natural pigments. This is rather … Continue reading

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John’s Art-Pick of the Week: Jinbaori

Jinbaori (陣羽織) are very loose-fitting tops most often worn over several other layers of garments or a suit of armor.   While it is considered a man’s garment, in a modern fashion context jinbaori can be quite dramatic for women … Continue reading

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