Staal kloskant met grove draad als voorbeeld van een Dieppe-grond
ca. 1900 - ca. 1930
Medium
bobbin lace
Dimensions
4; 8
About this artwork
De stalen kloskant uit de serie BK-NM-14365 zijn al dan niet met bijpassend kantfragment en met handgeschreven labels op een stuk geel textiel genaaid van ongeveer 65x55 cm groot.
Art Historical Context
This delicate bobbin lace sample, titled *Staal kloskant met grovead als voorbeeld van eenppe-grond*, showcases a traditional technique from the early 20th century (ca. 1900–1930). Measuring just 8 cm long by 4 cm wide, it exemplifies the intricate "Dieppe ground"—a fine, openwork mesh pattern originating from the lace-making hub of Dieppe, France. Named for its bold, coarse threads, this piece served as a practical trade sample, allowing artisans and merchants to demonstrate patterns without committing to full garments. Bobbin lace, or *kloskant*, is crafted by intertwining threads held on h...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...