Hawasa Tailor Basted Lapel Horsehair Canvas

Flat noon light washes over a rough wooden table in Hawasa, illuminating the precise curve of a basted lapel. The garment rests atop thick horsehair canvas, its texture visible beneath the white chalk marks that trace the seam line. Scattered shears lie idle beside the fabric, their metal handles catching the soft, diffused glow from a nearby window. The dry season air seems to settle on the dusty surface of the table. One line of red thread holds the layers together, creating a sharp contrast against the pale chalk dust and the dark, heavy weave of the canvas. The edge of the frame cuts off the rest of the workshop, focusing entirely on the construction detail.