Steps Decor while the other is mostly

while the other is mostly plain moleskin with a small repaired area near the top

which I always love to find

There’s a real shift as you move across it

which is what first caught my attention

The indigo-dyed fabric is backed with sturdy canvas

Steps Decor while the other is mostlyI made Steps from antique Japanese books Ive been collecting over time. Ive always loved the covers, especially the different shades of faded blue and teal. The writing and small marks on them draw me in, and Im always especially happy when I find one with a drawing. In this piece, theres a Japanese face peeking out from the lower left side. When I was young, I used to draw and write in my own books. Working with these covers, I think about the people