Sierstuk voor een avondmantel van gemengde kant met rozenhaag 1915

This mixed lace edging with rose hedge was designed for an evening cloak by Martha Berkers. I imagine the lace maker's hands moving with an intricate choreography, pulling, twisting, and knotting delicate threads. There’s a dedication to the craft here. The material is built up through touch, each gesture a form of mark-making, almost like a painting, but with thread. I can imagine her, head bent in concentration, working in soft light. What was she thinking? Was she lost in the pattern or planning her evening? Maybe the repetitive nature of the work allowed her mind to wander, while her hands moved almost independently, creating this detailed design. You know, the roses, the leaves, the symmetry, it's both beautiful and functional, adding depth and richness. Each artist contributes to a larger visual dialogue, building on the ideas of those who came before and inspiring those who will follow. Each motif speaks to a universal language of creativity. Isn't art just one big conversation, after all?