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Knitting Sample

2001 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Swatch of knitted fabric attached to white card at one edge. Lightweight black knit with incorporated holes and slits, fringe along bottom.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
machine knitting
Brief description
Mario Boselli for Kenzo, 2001. Lightweight black knit with incorporated rolled fringe and "lace" design of slits and small holes.
Physical description
Swatch of knitted fabric attached to white card at one edge. Lightweight black knit with incorporated holes and slits, fringe along bottom.
Dimensions
  • Width: 30cm (Note: approximate)
  • Length: 48cm (Note: approximate)
Due to the nature of the fabric, these knitted swatches are difficult to measure as they curl and roll naturally at the edges.
Credit line
Given by Suzan Rooke
Object history
Suzan Rooke's press clippings album shows that a similar knit fabric was used for the sleeves and sides of a black Kenzo sweater for Summer 2001. The fabric was made by Mario Boselli, an Italian fabric company.
Collection
Accession number
T.71-2017

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Record createdNovember 11, 2016
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