Making a miniature version of the 170 year old vintage design of New York Beauty was a meaningful journey in scaling down the design,keeping in mind the seven spikes on the Crown of the Statue, crafting a suitable template, choosing colours and working with 1700 pieces of fabric. The meditative soulful ride had its challenges and Tina Katwal inspired me to work out options and push the boundaries of exploration in fabric construction. Experiments with extreme colour contrasts with stunning outcomes, the soulful meditative process allowed me to feel the “flow”. Every time the needle goes in and comes out, it holds that moment in suspended animation, a moment never to return, a moment that is precious in the here and now.