Etui van bruin leer waarin drie schaartjes en een vijl van zilverkleurig metaal c. 1950

This brown leather case, by Robuso, holds three pairs of scissors and a silver-colored nail file. The leather has a matte finish, almost like suede, but with a slightly visible grain. You can see how the hand-stitching, the seams holding it all together, add to its charm. It’s all about the process, isn’t it? There's something really appealing about the physical presence of this object. The color is muted, the shape, rectangular. It feels weighty, like something you would hold in your hand. The inscription, "Kent Safet, 1925-1950" is stitched in a delicate typeface. I’m intrigued by the contrast between the inscription and the more robust handmade details. It's these subtle details that add to the emotional resonance of this object. Looking at this, I'm reminded of the work of Eva Hesse, particularly her use of unconventional materials and her emphasis on process. Like Hesse, Robuso finds beauty in the everyday, transforming the mundane into something meaningful. It's a reminder that art isn't just about what you see, but how you see it.