Textile Sample of Eisengarn for Tubular Furniture Upholstery after 1927

Curator: This textile sample, "Eisengarn for Tubular Furniture Upholstery", comes from the Bauhaus Weaving Workshop. It's a small piece, roughly 11 by 15 centimeters. Editor: It has a certain warmth to it, a rusty orange. The weave looks incredibly tight. I wonder how it feels to the touch? Curator: "Eisengarn," or "iron yarn," was developed in the 19th century. The Bauhaus sought to bring this material into modern design, valuing its strength and durability. Editor: The Bauhaus aimed to bridge the gap between art and industry, elevating craft to the same level as fine art. This sample represents that ethos, doesn't it? A deliberate choice to use industrial materials in a domestic setting, challenging traditional notions of comfort and luxury. Curator: Precisely. The Bauhaus Weaving Workshop sought to empower women through the means of production. I find the socio-political implications very compelling. Editor: Absolutely. Considering its original purpose – upholstery – this small piece embodies a powerful, progressive vision for modern living.