Kraag van kloskant geïnspireerd op liggende 17e eeuwse kragen en bijbehorende verlovingsfoto (kopie) van Bram Pleging en Jet Faber die de kraag maakte en droeg tijdens haar verloving c. 1914 - 1916

This lace collar was made by J.H. Pleging-Faber, who also wore it in her engagement photo with Bram Pleging, after being inspired by 17th-century designs. The process of lacemaking is so painstaking, such a deep dive into detail that it’s easy to forget the human behind it, but here it’s right there in the title – a piece for a personal occasion, for love! Think about the time it must have taken to create this collar, the hours of intricate work, each loop and knot a testament to patience and skill. It’s light and airy, but so structured. The geometric, repeating patterns are really satisfying. It’s so fragile, yet robust enough to be worn. When you look at the details, imagine what the artist was thinking about while she was making it. Maybe she was thinking about the weight of history, or maybe she was just dreaming about her future with Bram. I think of Louise Bourgeois, who saw her tapestry work as a form of repair, a way of mending and strengthening relationships, weaving together different strands. This collar is a beautiful reminder that art can be both deeply personal and connected to a rich artistic tradition.