Rechterhandschoen van donkerbruin leer c. 1900 - 1915

This is a pair of right-hand gloves in dark brown leather, crafted by Aris. Gloves, throughout history, haven't just been about warmth; they've been powerful markers of identity and class. In certain eras, they were essential fashion statements for the elite, signaling status and refinement, while for others, they were a necessary shield for labor. Leather itself carries its own complex history, often intertwined with colonial exploitation and industrial labor. Consider the hands that made these gloves and the hands they were intended for. The choice of leather – its texture, its color – contributes to the narrative. What does it mean to cover your hands, to conceal touch, to present a barrier between oneself and the world? These gloves could signify protection, power, or perhaps even a performance of identity. These gloves leave us contemplating the stories our garments tell about ourselves and the world we inhabit.