Sachet van pongé-zijde bedrukt met gele en groene blad- en bloemmotieven, gevoerd met crèmekleurige satijn, afgezet met geel zijden koord c. 1900

This sachet, crafted from pongé-zijde, features printed yellow and green floral and leaf motifs, lined with cream satin, and trimmed with yellow silk cord. Its rectangular form and delicate palette create a tranquil, almost ethereal presence. The overall composition relies on the interplay between the organic floral patterns and the geometric structure of the sachet itself. The anonymous artist uses the natural motifs to soften the edges of the rectangle, blurring the line between the man-made and the natural. This tension can be read through a structuralist lens, questioning fixed boundaries between nature and artifice. Semiotically, the floral patterns function as signs, referencing idealized notions of nature and beauty. Notice how the repetition of the floral pattern creates a sense of rhythm, yet the slight variations in the print disrupt any rigid uniformity, adding depth and visual interest. This subtle disruption echoes post-structuralist ideas about the instability of meaning, reminding us that even in the most decorative arts, fixed meanings can be questioned and destabilized.