one pair of pants

retired and worn out gramicci cotton twill climbing pants

all seams ripped opened,

"natural shibori" covering a small coptic bound book.

(the waistband)

i just finished my first rag paper in years.

a post of paper,

41 sheets, 11" x 17"

2 sheets of badger paper.

restraint dried and lightly pressed

41 sheets

a bit textured and irregular in formation

the two wild badger sheets containing gramicci cotton rag

hosta

kozo &

honeysuckle.

there are two half pockets left,

made from a lighter fabric, part synthetic.

also the nylon belt and mesh strap, elastic bits, thread.

i've used these belt pieces to hold stuff together,

even my old mailbox.

not bad.