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

This linen damask napkin, or 'Servet van linnendamast met dessin "Haantjes"' as they say here, was designed by Chris Lebeau, a Dutch artist with a knack for pattern. The whole thing is rendered in a subtle dance of light and shadow. Look at how the roosters—or "Haantjes"—form this decorative border, almost like a repeating motif in a very soft dream. The texture of the fabric itself contributes to the artwork; the weaving creating the image feels modern in its making, a world away from slick surfaces. If you look closely, you can see how each element is carefully placed. The subtle variations in the weave bring this almost ethereal quality to the work. You start to see more and more the longer you look. It’s like Lebeau is having a quiet conversation with folks like William Morris, maybe, but turning the volume way down. It's not about shouting; it's about whispering beauty into everyday life.