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Would you wear these balaclavas in public?
Rob the bank but make it fashionable!The Canadian textile artist, Alexandria Masse took crocheting to the next level with her collection of handmade balaclavas. Using Briggs and Little wool yarn, she approaches textiles as if creating a garment is sculpting with fabric.She has been interested in textiles since a young age. Her fascination began with the way fabric could be manipulated and this led to her continued exploration of sewing, knitting, and crochet.Her works motifs are mostly inspired by her mother’s roots in Hongkong. You can see that in her balaclavas, she added horns and long ears that make them so unique. Not only making balaclavas she also made clothes, soft sculptures, and illustrations.
Written by: Fergie Virgiyana
Written by: Fergie Virgiyana