Patroon van een kamizool Possibly 1770 - 1808

This is a page from a book with a pattern of a 'kamizool', a jacket, sketched by Jan Brandes in the 18th century. Observe how the pattern pieces are laid out with annotations, revealing a meticulous approach to tailoring. These pattern pieces, seemingly simple, carry echoes of ancient tailoring practices. Consider the way fabric drapes and conforms to the body, a concern that has preoccupied artists and artisans for millennia. From the robes of classical statues to the draped figures in Renaissance paintings, clothing has always been a powerful signifier of identity and status. The act of creating clothing, even in a humble pattern, taps into a deep well of human experience. It connects us to the fundamental need for protection and adornment, and the psychological comfort derived from these simple acts. The patterns here are not merely technical drawings; they are artifacts of cultural memory, resurfacing in a continuous cycle of reinvention and adaptation.