Servet van linnendamast met dessin "Haantjes" c. 1900 - 1925

Chris Lebeau's linen damask napkin features a "Haantjes" design, and is now housed at the Rijksmuseum. I'm really into this understated color palette. The cool thing about this napkin is that it’s not just a napkin; it’s a pattern, a design, and a piece of art all rolled into one. I can imagine Lebeau at his drawing board, maybe with a cup of coffee, thinking about how to make something both beautiful and functional. You can see the way the rooster motifs loop around each other, forming a rhythm. The repetition of the shapes and the careful balance create this mesmerizing effect. It’s like he’s inviting us to see the potential for art in everyday life. And I love that! It’s like a little reminder that creativity can be woven into the fabric of our lives, quite literally in this case.