Mushroom Dress

‏The idea for this dress is inspired by the turkey tail mushroom , a multicolored fungus that grows on tree trunks and deciduous trees in wooded areas . It is found in abundance in different parts of the world , including the United States , and has a disc - like shape and different colors . Its general appearance may resemble that of a turkey's tail , and for centuries , people have used this mushroom- also known as Trametes versicolor or Coriolus versicolor as a health supplement . In traditional Chinese medicine , people use turkey tail extract ( Yun zhi ) as a treatment for respiratory ailments .