Rechterhandschoen van grijs zeemleer c. 1900 - 1925

These gloves, made from grey chamois leather by M. Laimböck, are not just gloves; they're a narrative. I look at these and wonder what they’ve touched. The material itself speaks of utility, of work, but the subtle stains hint at something more personal. I bet Laimböck was thinking about how these would feel, imagining the grip they’d offer, the warmth they'd provide. The stitches, those subtle lines, remind me of the way Agnes Martin would draw, so gently, trying to capture the infinite in something so finite. These gloves probably resemble those of factory workers, farmers, or builders. The grey chamois is so tactile, it makes you think about the hand that crafted them, and the hands that wore them. And maybe that's the point; to feel the human connection through something so simple. It's a quiet conversation between maker, wearer, and, now, us.