multipurpose – Deborah Makarios

January 24, 2018

That Useful Square of Cloth

He gave her hand one firm shake and then pulled a large handkerchief out of his pocket.
“You have a handkerchief?” Lily asked.
“What? They’re useful–bandage, sling, bag, garrotte…”

“Blowing your nose?” Lily suggested.
“How much use is a cloth covered in snot? Turn around.”
“Why?”
“So I can tie this over your eyes.” He did so, deftly and firmly, leaving her ears unmuffled. “Now, aren’t you glad I didn’t blow my nose on it?”
She was, but refused to say so.

Restoration Day, Deborah Makarios

January 22, 2018

Versatile Clothing

What’s the most versatile garment in your wardrobe?

Probably the most versatile garment in my wardrobe is my laplap (aka lavalava, sarong, etc): two metres of fabric with the ends hemmed. In its time it has been a skirt, a shawl and a wall hanging, and there are plenty more uses I could put it to if I so desired.