Woman's Wedding-Festival Veil c. 1975

This is a woman's wedding festival veil, we don't know when it was made or by whom. I'm drawn to the idea of this beautiful object having been built up stitch by stitch with incredible patience and care. Imagine the maker carefully placing each tiny flower, each dot of color, knowing that they’re contributing to something special. There's a dialogue happening here between the overall design of the veil and the intimate, almost obsessive detailing. I see the subtle shifts in pattern, the variations in color—moments that feel deeply personal and human. I can imagine the maker experimenting, changing their mind, allowing the veil to take on a life of its own. It makes me think about the conversations all artists have, across time and place. We are all in a constant process of exchange, pushing each other to see and feel in new ways.