Etamine
1956
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
1956
From the collection of Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Etamine is a 1956 by Carven, depicting Belt, held at Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
This sketch shows a woman in a simple outfit. She wears a short jacket with rolled sleeves and a full, flared skirt. The fabric has a blue pattern with white shapes, and she’s holding a small white bag in one hand. Her shoes are flat, and she’s wearing a small hat. The drawing is loose and quick, with light pencil lines and watercolor washes. The name *Etamine* is written at the top—it’s an old French word for cheesecloth, which might hint at the fabric’s texture. Next, look up cheesecloth to see how it’s used in fashion.
These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.
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