Lint van roze gaas c. 1900 - 1915

This ribbon of pink gauze was made by Gustav Schnitzler. Imagine Schnitzler choosing this colour. Why this particular shade of pink? Its soft hue almost looks like it has faded over time, or maybe it's the dye of the fabric, creating a subtle variation in colour across the surface. I wonder what the intention was in creating this object. Was it destined for adornment? Or perhaps it was created for pure enjoyment? I'm curious about the texture of the gauze, how it feels to the touch. Is it rough or smooth, delicate or durable? Maybe Schnitzler was experimenting with colour or just wanted to create something beautiful. Regardless, I find myself drawn to the simplicity and the elegance of this pink ribbon. There's something inherently romantic about a soft pink, and the gauze adds an ethereal quality, like a whisper of colour suspended in time. It reminds us that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places and that even the smallest of objects can evoke big feelings.