Cubby Wall Mittens Under Shenzhen Cloister

Rows of red, yellow, and blue mittens hang from hooks along a low wooden cubby wall. Painted animals in soft blues and greens decorate the cubby doors beside the hanging fabric. Above, the cloister structure frames a skylight that floods the space with diffuse afternoon light. Stacks of books rest on nearby desks, their spines aligned in orderly rows. The humid air after rain leaves a slight sheen on the polished floors, reflecting the colorful mittens. One mitten hangs slightly askew, its fabric fraying at the edge, breaking the rigid symmetry of the display.