Art Expressions

Threads of Color: A Quiet Fabric Collage

Brazilian fashion reminds us that color is not simply aesthetic, it is life lived boldly, memory worn openly. This gentle practice invites you to create your own small textile collage, reflecting Brazil’s legacy of vibrant fabrics, lacework, and ancestral threads. It is not about design perfection, but about allowing color and texture to speak to your spirit.

Materials

• A few fabric scraps or old garments (any textures or colors available)

• Scissors

• A sheet of paper or cardboard as your base

• Glue or double-sided tape

• Pen or marker for adding a word or phrase (optional)

Steps

Choose 3–4 scraps of fabric in different colors or textures. Let your selections come intuitively, without overthinking.

Cut the fabric into organic shapes—curves, strips, or fragments that feel natural to your hand.

Arrange the pieces onto your base, overlapping and layering as if you are weaving memory into form.

Secure them with glue or tape, pressing gently as though blessing each layer.

Write a single word in the corner that captures the essence of what you feel, “joy,” “strength,” “heritage,” or your own.