Tappade maskor En metodutveckling för retuschering och komplettering av stickade material

Abstract

The aim of this bachelor thesis is to develop methods appropriate for retouching of knitted materials. The methods are developed with ethical and aestetic criterias in mind using user-friendly methods such as knitting, embroidery and the use of watercolour. The method development resulted in five samples that is discribed individually showing every step of the working process. The samples are discussed and eveluated by a reference group of five people working in the conservation or museum field. These people evaluated each sample individually using predetermined questions which deals with ethical, aestetic aspects and the use of the techniques in a exhibition context. The method development of these five samples did not result in a complete method or technique. However several alternatives can be formed and adapted to fit a specifik object and occasion. All the samples complies with ICOMs ethical guidelines concerning reversibility and the possibility to identify a conservation treatment.