Kinderjurk gemaakt van drie zakdoeken met een roze fond met een paarswitte ruit en een paars fond met een streepje in paars, groen en wit 1946

This child’s dress, made from three handkerchiefs with a pink background, a purple and white check, and a purple background with a stripe in purple, green, and white, by Harmina Catharina Baruch-Ponstijn, is not just a garment, it’s a testament to resourceful creativity. The dress is a patchwork of repurposed textiles, each with its own history and character. The colors, soft pinks and purples, evoke a sense of tenderness and nostalgia. The checkered pattern, with its rigid structure, contrasts with the flowing shape of the dress, creating a subtle tension. Look closely, and you'll see the seams and stitches, the evidence of the artist's hand. These imperfections are not flaws, but rather, they add to the charm and authenticity of the piece. It reminds me of the work of Louise Bourgeois, who also embraced the beauty of imperfection.