Miri and Jade's New Clothes
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For their 10th birthday the twins Maya and Rumi who liked to be called Ru got two dolls as a gift from their mother’s old friend Shevi who made the dolls by hand. The dolls were one-of-a-kind and not at all like their other store-bought dolls. Shevi made them herself from scraps of wool, leather, and cloth. Maya and Ru loved the dolls. Ru named her doll Miri and Maya named hers Jade. They both felt, however, that the dolls’ clothes were old-fashioned and out of style. They decided that they would make them new one-of-a-kind handmade clothes. “How do you start making clothes?” They wondered and decided that they wanted to start from the very first step. How can they make cloth?
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Twins Maya and Rumi have just turned ten. Their mother’s childhood teacher gifted them two unique handcrafted dolls made out of scraps of wool, leather, and cloth. Rumi named her doll Miri, and Maya called hers Jade. The twins loved their new dolls, but they felt the dolls’ clothing was old-fashioned and out of style. They decided to handmake clothing for Miri and Jade. Problem is, they didn’t know how. Unbeknown to them Maya, Rumi and their rabbit, Hazel, were about to embark on a magical journey of discovery and creativity that would change their lives and inspire the world. Starting with nothing more than silkworm eggs, cotton seeds, a mulberry tree, and their imagination, they transform both their backyard and the planet into a world of wonder and sustainability, one stitch at a time.
About the Author
Mical Rezoni has woven a rich tapestry of successful creative careers in culinary arts, embroidery, real estate development, and fashion. Her embroideries grace prestigious museums and magazines, and she co-designed award-winning construction projects with her husband Assaf. As an MFA student, she conceived this book as part of her sustainable fashion design thesis. She currently lives in San Anselmo, California with Assaf, twins Maya and Rumi, and the rabbit Dot.