Camel bag c. 20th century

This camel bag was woven by an anonymous artist, and what I see is pattern and rhythm! I can imagine the weaver choosing the colors, knotting each tuft one by one, row by row. The deep reds, blues and browns are so evocative. It's amazing how they create symmetry with the geometric shapes running across the bag. The whole thing comes together as if the artist were improvising, making decisions on the spot. The composition feels totally intuitive, maybe even a little bit rebellious. I wonder if the artist knew that they were in a conversation with other textile artists? That’s the thing about art, right? It's all about call and response. One person makes a mark, and another answers back with their own. Art is embodied expression that embraces ambiguity!