Kleed van écru halflinnen met kleurig borduurwerk. c. 1925

This 'Kleed van écru halflinnen met kleurig borduurwerk' was created at the Industrieschool De Windroos using embroidery on linen. This piece has a really great use of color - it’s so muted, like a watercolour painting! The texture of the linen gives a gorgeous, almost antique feel, like an aged fresco. The embroidery itself is delicate, with each stitch placed carefully, creating depth and dimension. Look at the way the thread catches the light, especially in the floral motifs. Those little details in the leaves and petals—they’re like brushstrokes! The colours, these soft ecru and muted blues and purples, create a calm, understated elegance, like a quiet conversation between colors. It reminds me of Hilma af Klint's botanical drawing, but with a folksy twist. The act of making something beautiful by hand, stitch by stitch, speaks to a process of patience, skill and care. It’s a beautiful piece that shows how art can be found in the everyday.