Textile sample c. 1926 - 1931

Editor: Here we have a textile sample from the Bauhaus Weaving Workshop. The contrasting threads create a striking pattern. How would you interpret this piece, particularly considering the Bauhaus emphasis on craft? Curator: The means of production here is key. We see an elevation of craft, labor, and material. The weaving workshops challenged the traditional hierarchy that separated art from craft, highlighting the skill and labor involved in textile production. What does this emphasis on materials and process tell us about the societal values the Bauhaus was trying to instill? Editor: I see. So it’s about recognizing the value in the making itself, not just the final product. Curator: Precisely. By understanding the process, we appreciate the intent. The act of creation becomes a statement.