Vierkante sjaal van geel zijden tres, langs drie zijden voorzien van een lange franje van hetzelfde tres c. 1907 - 1910

This square scarf of yellow silk was woven by Cornelia Elisabeth Siewertsz van Reesema. Note the long fringe, a motif rich with historical echoes. Fringes, seemingly simple, have adorned garments across cultures and epochs. From the sacred vestments of ancient priests to the ceremonial robes of royalty, they appear as symbols of status, spirituality, and identity. Consider the fringes on prayer shawls, or the elaborate tassels seen in Renaissance portraiture. These details are never merely decorative. The fringe, with its loose, unbound threads, hints at a transitional state, a connection between the material and the ethereal. The rhythmic sway of the fringe is an invitation, its golden sheen reminiscent of sunlight and prosperity. Like the recurring patterns in dreams, such symbols are a powerful force, engaging viewers on a deep, subconscious level. Observe how such visual cues resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings, woven into the tapestry of human expression.