Hand-printed shawl

The shawl in wonderfully soft silk satin shows floral motifs and an arabesque border running all the way round. Each model is hand-printed and thus becomes a unique piece. A flattering accessory, and not only on cool days.

Hand printing

A hand-printing technique for textiles has been known since the 18th century. Its basis is the Model, a solid wooden block into which the Model cutter drives fine brass pins according to the motif. In exacting handwork, the negative of the sought-after motifs is created in this way. Clamping the fabrics correctly, inking the Model carefully and finally placing it on the fabric with precision are what make up the skill of a true master of hand printing. A slight offset in the pattern, the so-called Modelzaumstond, proves the authenticity of the hand printing and makes every piece unique. The valuable Modeln were mostly passed on from generation to generation, yet motifs are lost again and again. Every surviving, unforgotten motif is therefore all the more valuable. Gössl has devoted itself to the uniqueness of the patterns themselves and has digitised them. In this way the old motifs are preserved and can at the same time be shown creatively in new proportions.