Creative Design: Professional

The Chrysalis Shroud for Transgender

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Abstract

To educate people about the psychological and social sequalae experienced by TGD youth and bring to light both the dangers of suicide and need for resilience, we have created a special life-promoting garment in the form of a chrysalis shroud. Our provocative chrysalis shroud was inspired by historical Korean death clothing and culture. The life-promoting garment was enhanced to create a metaphorical cocoon, one of healing and well-being. Our medicinally functional garment was made from 100% natural and environmentally friendly materials and contains multiple metaphors and deconstructed messages of love and support. The authors, both LGBTQ and TGD allies, wanted to promote resilience and bring awareness to the emotional anguish and too frequent suicide that occurs in this stigmatized, marginalized, and stressed population.

Keywords: Trans, Gender Diverse, Mental Health, Resilience, Suicide

How to Cite:

Hahn, K. & Collier, A., (2022) “The Chrysalis Shroud for Transgender”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 78(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.13516