HATalk Competition Entry 2024

Hourik Bazikian

Maker
Hourik Bazikian

Country
Armenia

Name of Hat
QUEEN OF THE SEA

Description

The design process for creating this seahorse headpiece began with an exploration of the theme of water, focusing on how this natural element can be represented through the delicate, flowing forms found in the ocean. Water is a dynamic, transformative force, and I wanted the headpiece to evoke the fluidity and movement of the ocean while incorporating elements of marine life.

The seahorse, with its intricate, spiral shape, seemed like the perfect creature to symbolize water’s elegance and mystery. It also reflects the idea of balance and harmony – seahorses are known for their unique, gentle movements in the water, which I wanted to capture in the design. The flowing lines of the headpiece echo the movement of water and the graceful fluidity of sea creatures, creating a visual connection to the ocean’s currents.

Overall, the seahorse headpiece embodies the theme of water by not only referencing the marine environment but also interpreting its qualities – movement, transformation, and the beauty of the natural world – through a wearable art form.

Techniques:

  • Drawing two patterns of seahorse on tulle
  • Sewing wire around the patterns
  • Sewing Sequins, Seed and Glass Tube Bugle on surface of the shape
  • Cutting felt fabric & attaching under the shape
  • Attaching these two shapes together, inside of the shape sewing wire to show like 3D
  • Attaching the seahorse on Metal Alice Band then Sewing the ribbon in straight way around
  • Attaching Horsehair Trim like sea waves, then sewing feathers
  • Cutting, sewing chiffon and attaching with Metal Alice Band for bow under the chin
  • Sewing Metal comb

Materials:

Chiffon Pounje
Tulle and Felt Fabrics
Wire (Black Cotton)
Beads (Glass Tube Bugle Seed Beads, Bugle Beads)
Sequins (Large and small)
Feather
Hemp Thread
Horsehair Trim
Metal Alice Band (2 Pieces)
Metal comb
Petersham Ribbon (Black Color)
White Glue

Materials:

Chiffon Pounje
Tulle and Felt Fabrics
Wire (Black Cotton)
Beads (Glass Tube Bugle Seed Beads, Bugle Beads)
Sequins (Large and small)
Feather
Hemp Thread
Horsehair Trim
Metal Alice Band (2 Pieces)
Metal comb
Petersham Ribbon (Black Color)
White Glue

Note: Entries have been not been edited or proofread to protect the integrity of the maker's original meaning. 

HATalk Competition Entry 2024

Hourik Bazikian

Maker
Hourik Bazikian

Country
Armenia

Name of Hat
QUEEN OF THE SEA

Description

The design process for creating this seahorse headpiece began with an exploration of the theme of water, focusing on how this natural element can be represented through the delicate, flowing forms found in the ocean. Water is a dynamic, transformative force, and I wanted the headpiece to evoke the fluidity and movement of the ocean while incorporating elements of marine life.

The seahorse, with its intricate, spiral shape, seemed like the perfect creature to symbolize water’s elegance and mystery. It also reflects the idea of balance and harmony – seahorses are known for their unique, gentle movements in the water, which I wanted to capture in the design. The flowing lines of the headpiece echo the movement of water and the graceful fluidity of sea creatures, creating a visual connection to the ocean’s currents.

Overall, the seahorse headpiece embodies the theme of water by not only referencing the marine environment but also interpreting its qualities – movement, transformation, and the beauty of the natural world – through a wearable art form.

Techniques:

  • Drawing two patterns of seahorse on tulle
  • Sewing wire around the patterns
  • Sewing Sequins, Seed and Glass Tube Bugle on surface of the shape
  • Cutting felt fabric & attaching under the shape
  • Attaching these two shapes together, inside of the shape sewing wire to show like 3D
  • Attaching the seahorse on Metal Alice Band then Sewing the ribbon in straight way around
  • Attaching Horsehair Trim like sea waves, then sewing feathers
  • Cutting, sewing chiffon and attaching with Metal Alice Band for bow under the chin
  • Sewing Metal comb

Materials:

Chiffon Pounje
Tulle and Felt Fabrics
Wire (Black Cotton)
Beads (Glass Tube Bugle Seed Beads, Bugle Beads)
Sequins (Large and small)
Feather
Hemp Thread
Horsehair Trim
Metal Alice Band (2 Pieces)
Metal comb
Petersham Ribbon (Black Color)
White Glue

Materials:

Chiffon Pounje
Tulle and Felt Fabrics
Wire (Black Cotton)
Beads (Glass Tube Bugle Seed Beads, Bugle Beads)
Sequins (Large and small)
Feather
Hemp Thread
Horsehair Trim
Metal Alice Band (2 Pieces)
Metal comb
Petersham Ribbon (Black Color)
White Glue

Note: Entries have been not been edited or proofread to protect the integrity of the maker's original meaning. 

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