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For this project, I have replicated an 18th century Mongolian costume with can be found in the National Museum of Copenhagen in Denmark. This costume consists of a heavily decorated sleeved caftan and a sleeveless caftan. These garments are thought to have been worn for formal events.

Final costume

Picture of the finished costume from the front.

Final costume

Picture of the finished costume from the side.

Final costume

Picture of the finished costume from the back.

Construction of the costume

Screen printing of the designs from home. The designs were cut out in vinyl with a vinyl cutter and placed on a silk screen sticky side up.

Construction of the costume

Hand painting of the multicoloured designs with sponges and cotton swabs.

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