This was my very first live scroll.
It was a silver mantle for a good friend, and member of my household.
The silver mantle heraldry always makes me think of Dr. Strange.  My friend Travis is a huge fan of the Marvel universe, especially Dr. Strange, so I added the Eye of Agomoto to the scroll.
Words by Aislinn Chiabach
Calligraphy by Violet Hughes

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