Sleeve Notes

I have just been to Italy for a week and whenever I go abroad I seek out the textiles like a ferret! There was a display of costumes from the Cavalieri di Casala in a room behind the Tourist Information in Arezzo which I found inspiring, particularly the embellishment of the sleeves. They are worn every year at an age old pageant that takes place in the town square. I am going to make something similar to that red belt!