Beautiful Day
Beautiful skirts designed and made by young women with textile artist Nina Chua.
Kai, Juan, Mei and Qing are four young Chinese women who have recently arrived in Manchester. They worked with artist Nina Chua to make these wearable garments using simple shapes and a muted colour palette of blue, grey, black and white. This was inspired by clothes from Manchester City Galleries’ costume collection.
The participants had little or no previous experience in garment design and construction. They learned techniques from pattern cutting to appliqué to create garments that reflect their individual personalities and styles.
This project was run in partnership by Manchester City Galleries and Manchester City Council’s Children and Families Refugee and Asylum Seeker Service (CAFRASS).
CAFRASS provides support to children in Manchester who are seeking asylum.
Project partners: CAFRASS
Funding: Neighbourhood Renewal Fund
Image © Manchester City Galleries.
