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Hikeshi Bible

Hikeshi Bible

Hikeshi Bible

Hikeshi Bible

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Hikeshi Bible
Brig. Switzerland
2024.05

Inspired by the garments worn by Japanese firefighters in the Edo period, this robe is made from a 150-year-old Swiss Catholic Bible to fight the demons of destruction. The intricate paperwork is double-layered and stuffed with a padded material to resist the heat. Holy pictures and ecclesiastical amulets are accessories to hide from the witch hunters.

140x90x50
Paper. Textile. Wood. Metall
Schloss Leuk 2024.05
Depot Suisse