Mauka - View 1

I was playing with the idea of working in three dimensions by using a 2 dimensional quilted piece. This was fun! I added a functional zipper and the red silk in the interior of the vase gives the impression of peeking into the interior of a tree or perhaps into a volcano. With a plexiglass liner, this piece can actually be used for a flower arrangement. Upholstery fabrics, embellished