Japanese silk

Mrs. Elliott designed her wedding gown when she married Mr. Elliott in 1973 — a light blue and white organdy creation with a bodice of Indonesian batik over a sheath of tan Japanese silk.

One recommendation is Sea Garden, an aquatic print inspired by a 17th-century Japanese silk.

‘Kumihimo: The Art of Japanese Silk Braiding by Domyo’ The history of this decorative art, which dates to the sixth century, is traced in this exhibit on view through March 6.

‘Kumihimo: The Art of Japanese Silk Braiding by Domyo’ The history of this decorative art, which dates to the sixth century, is traced in this exhibit on view Dec. 11 through March 6.

And yes, I have put on a few pounds stress eating Wheat Thins and all the extra Easter candy that I usually dispose of by taking it into the office — while you’ve been taking on-line Zumba classes, training your way to 35 perfect push-ups and crafting perfect face masks out of that vintage Japanese silk you somehow just happen to have lying around.