That Time Of The Month
This outfit is inspired by menstruation, specifically focusing on the color and flow of menstrual blood. It aims to raise awareness about the different experiences women have during their periods.
Duration - 4 weeks
Mentor - Shazman Saiyad
Skill Set - Pattern making, weaving, material exploration, fabric painting, stitching
Project - Concluding ( building block) ; Semester 5
Mood Board
Inspiration for the garment
These five garments represent the flow of a woman’s menstrual cycle over five days. The varying colours signify the differences in blood hue among women during menstruation, reflecting their health.
Prototyping Process
I experimented with a muslin mock-up to visualize how the final garment might look.
Process for the Final Garment
Renders of the garment
The garment is made of waterproof fabric and has a bubble design, like sanitary napkin pores, showing uneven blood distribution. Some bubbles are fully round, representing blood overflow, and they hold differently colored blood to reflect individual health. The woven wooden part represents women’s inner strength in tough times, similar to how they hide emotions for other’s happiness.
The use of wool shows clothing stains from pad leaks, aiming to help people understand and empathize with women’s experiences during this time.
