A sharp object, perhaps a stone or coconut shell, is pressed and dragged across the flesh in patterns or designs leaving behind cuts, then some dark pigment such as charcoal or other acerbic plant juice is rubbed into the wound to make permanent blisters. The resulting scars become everlasting symbols of beauty. In our FW23 Collection, Designer Sara Howell translates this practice into wearable art with bold textures, rich colors, and daring silhouettes.