Warrior's body cloth c. 20th century

This body cloth was made by Sema Naga, though we don't know when, or exactly with what, but can certainly imagine the processes involved in its creation. What I love is how the cloth combines simple shapes into a powerful whole. The circles, made from tiny dashes, dance against the darker ground, while a grid of red squares flickers underneath. It feels like the cloth is alive, vibrating with energy. Look closely, and you'll see that no two circles are exactly alike, and some marks are more emphatic than others. These irregularities give it a real handmade feel, you know, like you can picture the artist carefully applying each mark. It reminds me of the work of Paul Klee, who also used simple forms and a limited palette to create deeply evocative images. Ultimately it's a reminder that art isn't about perfection; it's about the beauty of process, the energy of the hand, and the power of simple forms to communicate complex ideas.