Metrage lint van zwart zijden gaas, met ingeweven patroon van afwisselend grotere en kleinere cirkel in aaneen sluitende banen c. 1900

This length of black silk gauze, woven with alternating large and small circles, offers a glimpse into the symbolic language of textiles. The circle, a motif stretching back into the mists of time, appears here not as a mere geometric shape, but as a potent symbol. From ancient sun worship to the Ouroboros, the snake eating its tail, it represents totality, eternity, and cyclical renewal. Notice how the circles form continuous bands, evoking a sense of unending connection. This reminds us of the rosary beads, used as a prayer aid, designed to help the supplicant repeat a mantra. Consider, too, the mandalas of Eastern traditions, intricate circular designs used as tools for meditation. Here, the simple circles invite contemplation, engaging the viewer in a silent dialogue about life's rhythms and the universe's infinite nature. This symbol's persistent recurrence reveals our collective subconscious preoccupation with wholeness and continuity. Just as the circles on this silk weave have evolved from ancient symbols, so too does our understanding deepen with each new encounter.