Dertien koorden van beige zijde, waaraan kwasten hangen c. 1925

This is a set of thirteen beige silk cords with tassels, created by Gustav Schnitzler. The artist used silk, a luxurious material with a long history, traditionally associated with the upper classes due to the labor-intensive process of silk production. The cords are meticulously crafted, with the silk threads tightly twisted into ropes and intricately knotted to form the decorative tassels. Look at the texture of the piece, where you see the artist using braiding and knotting techniques that emphasize the material qualities of the silk, its sheen and drape. The making process would have involved skilled handwork, highlighting the cultural significance of craftsmanship and its connection to design. The regular repetition of the knots and tassels gives a sense of the many hours that would have been involved in producing this work. Considering this object, we understand how the choice of materials, the making process, and historical context combine to give a deeper understanding of the artwork's significance, blurring the boundaries between craft and design.