Kraag van kloskant geïnspireerd op liggende 17e eeuwse kragen en bijbehorende verlovingsfoto (kopie) van Bram Pleging en Jet Faber die de kraag maakte en droeg tijdens haar verloving c. 1914 - 1916

This lace collar was made by J.H. Pleging-Faber and inspired by 17th-century designs. Imagine the maker, a woman whose hands are probably weathered and strong. She's making this delicate, almost spider-like web, and it's destined for her own wedding. I think about how much time this must have taken! Each stitch, each knot, a tiny decision, repeated and repeated. What was she thinking about as she worked? Was she planning the wedding? Hoping for a good marriage? Or just lost in the rhythm of the craft? The collar is all soft whites and creams, and the edges have these little scallops, like the teeth of a very gentle saw. Lace making has its own language, its own techniques that are passed down and changed and revisited over generations. Making art like this isn't just about skill, it’s a conversation with history.