Bolero van katoen c. 1910

P. Titjen-Baas created this 'Bolero van katoen' from cotton with an interplay of textures and geometrical composition. The garment is a study in soft angles and curves that define its open front and rounded edges. The cotton's weave introduces a tactile dimension that softens the form and invites scrutiny. The bolero, through its structure, raises questions about the dialectic between form and function. The textile itself invites semiotic analysis. We might ponder the connotations of 'cotton' - its association with purity and simplicity - and how the garment interacts with historical codes of dress. This interplay challenges our notions of clothing as mere covering. In essence, 'Bolero van katoen' uses its very structure to challenge fixed meanings and to engage with ideas about the body, adornment, and cultural identity. The piece invites us to see beyond the familiar and to reconsider the language of everyday objects.