Chihiro
Miyazaki has always been a strong influence in my life, and the lessons in his movies have done a lot to shape who I am. Some of his best lessons came from the characters he created. Chihiro is a character who truly inspired me when I was younger, and even now that I’m quite a bit older than her, I still look to her as a role model and source of inspiration.
For Chihiro’s shoes, I painted a pair of white nursing shoes with Angelus leather paints. Her undergarments were made from blue jersey knit, while her white pants and top were made from cotton sateen. Her pink uniform was made from cotton broadcloth, as were the tasuki cord and belt sash.
(Featured photo by Sorairo-Days.)