The “Bijou” series, layered burnt paper objects, is based on crocheted, bobbin laced rugs from the past, a vanished world. Women were also expected not to sit still during their free hours, which could mean, for example, that they were not allowed to read a book, but manual labor was fine. Even if it was an "unnecessary" luxury product such as lace dresses. “A woman's hand and a horse's tooth never stand still.” What a special comparison! The makers were of course the best at counting and foresight.