Staal bespanningsstof van linnendamast met floraal motief 1911 - 1915

This is 'Staal bespanningsstof van linnendamast met floraal motief', made with linen damask by Chris Lebeau. I imagine Lebeau, carefully planning each floral motif, must have been totally absorbed in the act of creation. The repeated pattern in shades of yellow and cream brings a sense of warmth and gentle harmony. The weaving seems almost meditative, with each line a thought, each intersection a decision. The texture of the fabric, the way the light catches on the woven threads—all these elements add layers of complexity and depth. There's a conversation happening here between craft and art, between functionality and beauty. The way that the pattern is woven, it reminds me of some of the early textile work by Anni Albers at the Bauhaus. You can almost feel the maker's hand in every thread, an intimate connection to the material that transcends time.