Lint van lichtblauwe satijn met één zijde afgezet in zwart c. 1890 - 1935

This ribbon, made of light blue satin with one side trimmed in black, was crafted by Gustav Schnitzler. It's interesting how the process of making something functional can also be an artful act, and it makes me think about my own process. The texture of the satin must be so smooth, contrasting with the rougher edge of the black trim. I can imagine running my fingers over it, feeling the difference. The light blue colour is interesting too. The ribbon seems to have an otherworldly quality, almost like something you might find in a dream. It is like looking at a Morandi, each pleat like a brushstroke, simple and deeply elegant. I'm reminded of Anni Albers, who elevated weaving to high art. Like Albers, Schnitzler seems to find beauty in the everyday, transforming a simple object into something special. In the end, art is just about seeing the world in a new way, and maybe finding a little bit of magic in the process.