International studio (15.1901/1902(1902))

First International “Studio ” Exhibition

METALLED GLASS VASE

DESIGNED BY KOLO MOSER
EXECUTED BY BAKALOWITS
AND SOHNE

irregular network of lines in colour,
subordinate to the pattern itself, yet
forming a considerable element in the
charm of the decoration. This method,
much practised in the Dutch East
Indies, has been revived in Holland,
and the exhibitors on this occa-
sion were Mrs. Wegerif and Mr.
John Th. Uiterwyk. Their curtains
and cushions in velvet and velveteen
made a remarkably interesting and
striking display, and one felt that
nothing was lacking in taste, in choice
of design, material, and colouring, or
in fine and discriminating labour, to
do justice to the possibilities of the
craft. As well as in its application to
furniture and draperies, the Batik pro-
cess was shown in a great variety of

smaller articles, such as hand-bags, blotting-cases, and covers
for handkerchief or glove-boxes, which were very daintily made
up, and quite delightful in the matter of colour. There were
also some silk Batiks for scarves, very light and fine in texture,
with the pattern coming out in wonderfully delicate and fairy-
like webs of colour.

In painted velvet there was a handsome and original mantel-
border by Dorothy Ward, with a design of fishes on a ground
of sea-blue; the decoration was ingenious, and admirably
worked out. The same lady sent a cushion square treated in
the same exacting method. 1

Stencilling for friezes and wall-hangings was illustrated by
Edith C. Pauli, Etta Painter, A. Harold Smith, William Morse,
whose “peacock” and “columbine” designs were very success-
ful, and Reginald T. Dick, who sent an excellent frieze, with
tapestry corresponding, and a pretty little fan, with bats and
other elusive night-creatures shadowed forth in stencil. An

PANEL IN STAINED AND MODELLED LEATHER BY MARY G. HOUSTON

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