Textile Swatches and Buttons by Makeup Mirror

Copper-toned light spills across a small arrangement of fabric swatches and a cast of buttons resting on a dark surface. The swatches, tied with rough twill tape, display a spectrum of woven textures ranging from coarse wool to smooth silk. Beside them, a cluster of metal and plastic buttons catches the molten side light, their edges glowing with sharp highlights. In the background, a mirror lined with round makeup bulbs frames the objects, reflecting the low-hanging monsoon clouds visible through a nearby window. The negative space around the items emphasizes their stillness against the humid, heavy air of the evening. One thread end frays from the twill tape, resting against the matte finish of a dark button.