Enkellange broek van naturelkleurige suède met voorsluiting met drie benen knopen, voetbanden, tailleband met vier lussen en strikveters onderaan de pijp en achter in taille c. 1820

These trousers, crafted from natural suede by an anonymous maker, speak to us of a world where practicality and symbolism intertwine. Notice the ties at the ankle, remnants of a time when clothing fastened not with modern closures but with deliberate, intricate knots. These ties are more than mere fasteners; they evoke images of ancient rituals, where binding and releasing were potent gestures, a way of controlling fate and fortune. Think of Ariadne's thread, guiding Theseus through the labyrinth, or the Fates, spinning and cutting the threads of life. The act of tying carries deep psychological weight, signifying control, connection, and even constraint. The natural color of the suede echoes a connection to the earth, a grounding in the primal elements of survival and nature's bounty. This piece, in its simple form, connects us to a rich tapestry of human experience, reminding us that even the most functional objects can carry profound symbolic meaning.