Strook kant, wit met rozetten in het midden en een rij spinnen langs beide randen c. 1920

This is an undated lace border, or ‘strook kant’, made in white, likely by Gustav Schnitzler. Its intricate design features central rosettes flanked by rows of delicate, spider-like patterns along both edges. The overall impression is one of restrained elegance, achieved through the interplay of texture and light. Looking closely, one sees that the structural integrity of the lace is created by the contrast between the solidity of the woven ground and the openwork of the lace itself. This tension produces a dialogue between positive and negative space, and the way light filters through these different layers. The rosettes, positioned centrally, anchor the design, whilst the spiders introduce an element of the natural world. The lace border presents itself as a complex interplay of geometric and organic forms. Each element contributes to a sophisticated whole that transcends its practical function. It's an example of how careful manipulation of form and texture can create a work that provokes questions and embodies a sense of cultural meaning.