Coat of Scales

This coat is made from various lightweight metals cut into1/2-rounded shapes like fish scales. A hole is drilled into the top part for attaching. Placed in rows and layered from small to large-each piece is also a musical note when hit with a small mallet. They are attached by hand to an undercoat of durable cloth. These scales are placed a short distance apart all along the back and sides of the coat and the outer portion of the sleeves. There are collar and wrists adornments donned with the soft hanging mallets of assorted lengths. When the wearer walks or moves in any way, the mallets swing in motion and play the scales of the coat, randomly, like a wind chime. The scales may also be played by the wind just wusshhing them around. For drama, the metals can have patinas of color to suggest a 'dragon coat' or a 'serpent coat'. The coat should not be too heavy to wear because of styling and choice of materials.