Langwerpige sjaal waarop blauwe en grijze fantasiefiguren, bladeren en bloemen, met een lange blauwe en grijze franje langs de rand c. 1910 - 1914

This elongated scarf, featuring blue and grey fantasy figures, leaves, and flowers, was created by the Wiener Werkstätte. Founded in 1903, the Werkstätte emerged in Vienna during a time of significant cultural and artistic transformation. The Werkstätte sought to unify art and craft, often blurring the lines between them. Their designs are closely linked to identities through patterns, colors, and wearable forms, influencing how individuals expressed themselves. Simultaneously, the designs offered women new opportunities for professional expression in traditionally male-dominated fields. While the designs often incorporate natural motifs, the abstracted forms and geometric arrangements reflect a modern sensibility. The scarf invites a dialogue between tradition and innovation, mirroring the tensions of a society undergoing rapid change. Its existence reflects and shapes societal issues while engaging with personal expression.