Rok, nauw model, gebreid, met minderingen c. 1910

This narrow, knitted skirt, made by P. Titjen-Baas, ripples with vertical stitches. It seems to have emerged slowly, stitch by stitch. I can almost feel the artist's hands working on it. Can you imagine the feeling of the yarn, the rhythm of the needles, and the satisfaction of seeing the form come into being? I’m particularly drawn to the subtle shifts in texture around the waist. It's got a lovely, handmade quality that feels intimate and personal. The slight imperfections and irregularities give it character. The skirt speaks to other artists and craftspeople who embrace process and materiality. Each stitch is a decision, a mark of intention, and part of a continuous dialogue. Like painting, knitting is a form of embodied expression that celebrates the beauty of creation, one stitch at a time.