Gereedschap voor een naaldkantmotief in de vorm van kleermakerslinnen waarop groen perkament is genaaid met een bijna voltooid motief in reticella-techniek met spandraden c. 1906 - 1910

This 'Gereedschap voor een naaldkantmotief' or 'Tool for a needle lace motif' was made by the Kantwerkschool in Den Haag, using linen, parchment, and thread. Just look at the way this anonymous artist, or group of artists, used these simple materials to create something so intricate and delicate. The pale thread loops and knots together, forming a pattern of fantastical creatures. It's like a tiny, tangible dream. The texture of the linen is rough, a counterpoint to the fragile lace. The green parchment backing gives the design an almost otherworldly quality, don’t you think? It's easy to imagine the hours of patient labor that went into this piece. Each stitch, each tiny adjustment, is a testament to the maker’s skill and dedication. It reminds me of Hilma af Klint’s work, in the way it feels deeply personal and rooted in process. Art isn't always about grand statements; sometimes, it’s about the quiet beauty of craft.