Coverlet 1935 - 1942

Alois E. Ulrich created this coverlet, and though its exact date eludes us, its patterns speak volumes. The zigzag, a motif as old as humanity, dominates. This symbol, present in ancient pottery and textiles, often represents water, or the continuous, undulating path of life. Now, consider how this simple line has journeyed across cultures, appearing in the meanders of Greek art, symbolizing infinity, or in the stepped pyramids of Mesoamerica, connecting the earthly and divine. It's as if the collective subconscious recognizes something fundamental in this form. Here, the zigzag creates waves, an ocean of visual rhythm, interspersed with small squares, like pools of concentrated thought. Perhaps Ulrich, consciously or not, tapped into this deep well of symbolic language. The repetition induces a meditative state, engaging our psyche on a primal level. Such patterns offer not just visual pleasure but an unconscious connection to a shared human experience, a reminder of the endless flow and the enduring patterns of existence. The zigzag lives on.