Rouwceintuur van brede zwarte zijde met aan de uiteinden vlechtwerk en franje c. 1913

This mourning sash, of black silk with woven ends and fringe, invites reflection on loss and remembrance through the making of an object. The sash, a symbol of grief, presents a somber visual experience but up close you can see all the different textures from the smooth silk to the knotty woven end. The sash serves as a tangible expression of sorrow, a wearable artifact embodying the weight of bereavement. The woven detail is really striking, with the repetitive knotting technique creating a kind of geometric structure that softens into the loose threads of the fringe, that gives an added layer of intricacy, perhaps reflecting the complex emotions associated with mourning. In its stark simplicity, the sash echoes the symbolic restraint seen in the work of Agnes Martin, whose minimalist canvases also invite contemplation on fundamental aspects of human existence. The sash, like Martin's paintings, becomes a vessel for emotional and spiritual reflection, transcending its material form to evoke universal experiences of loss and remembrance.